BETTER DAYS Recently, Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual led representatives from other government agencies in signing the approved implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Tatak Pinoy (Proudly Filipino) Law (RA 11981), which we principally authored and sponsored. We are...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has placed the spotlight on President Marcos' "Build, Better, More" infrastructure development program in his closing speech during the sine die adjournment of the second...
BETTER DAYS The Pulitzer Prizes are considered among the most prestigious, if not the most prestigious awards for the fields of journalism, books, drama and music. This year we saw three Filipinas who were among the finalists of the Pulitzer for journalism: New York Times contributor Hannah Reyes...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the recently signed Executive Order (EO) No. 59 will modernize and prevent delays in the implementation of the country’s infrastructure flagship projects (IFPs). NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said that the EO would support the...
BETTER DAYS For the month of January 2024, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported a decrease in the number of unemployed Filipinos. According to the PSA, there were 2.15 million unemployed Filipinos, down from the 2.38 million recorded over the same period in 2023. This is good news and...
BETTER DAYS Over the years the country has done a lot to improve its internal processes as part of its efforts to bring in more investments. We continuously introduce new policies and pass new laws to support these efforts, specifically to streamline the procedures for doing business in the...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) reported that infrastructure spending rose in the first two months of the year due to road projects and defense modernization program. Total infrastructure and other capital outlays of the national government amounted to P120.5 billion from January to...
BETTER DAYS For the fifth straight time, the Philippines is taking part in the La Biennale Di Venezia or the Venice Biennale. Now in its 60th year, the Venice Biennale is arguably the most prestigious and famous international art festival. A total of 88 nations will take part in the 2024 festival,...
BETTER DAYS The Philippine National Police reported a rise in cybercrime cases during the first quarter of 2024. According to the police’s Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG), there were 4,469 cases recorded from January to March of 2024. This was an increase of almost 22 percent from the 3,668 cases...
BETTER DAYS Over the past few weeks we have started seeing an alarming trend of schools suspending onsite classes because of extreme heat being experienced in various areas of the country. With temperatures reaching the high 30s and over 40 degrees Celsius, students and teachers alike have found...
BETTER DAYS There is growing excitement about the implementation of Republic Act 11981 or the Tatak Pinoy (TP) Act — the law that will pave the way for stronger collaboration between the government and the private sector towards the development of Philippine industries, sustainable economic...
Bulacan 6th district Rep. Salvador Pleyto Sr. (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Facebook, MANILA BULLETIN) The Marcos administration's vaunted Build, Better, More program will get a shot in the arm from the...
