The Department of Finance (DOF) has stated that simplifying regulations and procedures for infrastructure projects will lead to quicker approvals for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiatives. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said that prompt evaluation of projects is crucial in creating a...
The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) believes the Philippines will become Asia-Pacific's leading educational tourism hub once it streamlines visa procedures. PSAC MEETING — President Marcos meets with the Private Sector Advisory Council - Tourism group (PSAC-Tourism) in Malacañang...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has expressed support for moves to streamline visa applications for tourists and international students in order to promote the Philippines as a center of education in the Asia-Pacific region. File photos According to the Presidential Communications...
Private schools believe that their financial viability will be compromised under the passage of the "no permit, no exam" ban claiming that it is "tantamount to a death sentence" as it will force them to cut corners in their operations and cause systemic damage to the private...
The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC)-Jobs is eyeing to work with the Marcos administration to create over two million direct jobs for Filipinos by the end of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s term. RTVM Screenshot This developed following the PSAC's meeting with President Marcos in...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has asked the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) to submit a list of proposals to address the demand for green energy amid the growing electric vehicle (EV) industry in the country. Marcos said this during his fourth meeting with the PSAC Job Sector...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has reassured the public that the country has enough rice stock even after next year's looming dry spell. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Marcos said this following a meeting with Private Sector Advisory Council...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said he will file a bill to expand the coverage of government assistance and subsidies to private schools to include students from kindergarten to Grade 6. Currently, Gatchalian said the subsidies under Republic Act No. 8545 or the Expanded Government...
The designation of suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. and 12 others as “terrorists” in connection with their alleged role in a string of killings and harassment in the province fueled the Philippine National Police (PNP) to sustain its “aggressive” campaign against private...
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) is working on increasing the collaboration between government agencies and the private sector to resolve connectivity issues in the country, particularly in far-flung areas. *File photo* ARTA director-general Secretary Ernesto Perez said this after President Marcos...
Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion on Saturday, July 22, welcomed the lifting of the State of Public Health Emergency in the country, and said that there was a “bright side” to the pandemic. Joey Concepcion (Photo from Go Negosyo/Facebook) The prominent businessman lauded the public and private...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has called on the private sector to build an environment that will promote inclusion, particularly for persons with disabilities (PWDs), as he said his administration is committed to address the challenges they are facing. In a speech delivered by Executive...
