President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. vowed to support the private sector in their endeavors, saying the government could not do many things without its support. President 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr., Aboitiz President and CEO Sabin Aboitiz, International Container Terminal Services Chairman Enrique...
Senator Jinggoy Estrada has filed a bill seeking to amend the law governing the rights and liabilities of household workers and their employers to put more accountability on private employment agencies (PEAs). In filing Senate Bill No. 456, Estrada said it is imperative that PEAs ensure that the...
Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 2nd District Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is confident that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will do well during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland because “he speaks their language.” Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (RTVM...
Calling age a "constant barrier" for otherwise very capable senior citizens, Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte is prodding the private sector to broaden job opportunities for elderly Filipinos. Eduardo Barrios/ Unsplash For this purpose, Duterte penned and filed House Bill (HB) No.2384, or...
Smuggling is the illegal transport of goods by stealth, with the intention of avoiding government tax or regulations. An economy, especially one that is growing, must not tolerate any form of smuggling as it doesn’t only lead to loss of government revenue, but also creates economic instability,...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said he wanted significant reforms in the bureaucracy to curb smuggling, saying government agencies must do something to address the issue. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Marcos said this in a meeting with the...
At Jorge Mendez’s restaurant, private dining becomes refreshingly communal WHEN IT RAINS The marvelous sauce of the amaebi being poured Thanks to Filipino diners and our newfound appreciation for high-quality food as well as innovative chefs coming to the fore, the private dining sector has been...
With 81 percent of Filipinos interested to start their own business, Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion on Sunday, Jan. 8, expressed elation that his years of advocating for entrepreneurship continue to “bear fruit.” Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion (Photo from Go Negosyo via Facebook) He...
Malacañang has ordered the streamlining of the administrative structure of the Office of the President as part of the Marcos administration's efforts "towards efficiency and responsiveness in the delivery of its critical mandates to the Filipino people." Under Executive Order No. 11, the Office...
Following the glitch that halted all air travel within Philippine airspace on New Year's Day, Go Negosyo Founder Joey Concepcion suggested reviving a 2018 proposal by the private sector to form a consortium to modernize the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). NAIA (FILE PHOTO/MANILA...
If Deputy Minority Leader and Bagong Henerasyon Party-List Rep. Bernadette Herrera would have her way, she would have government prioritize Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) over the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF). Bagong Henerasyon Party-List Rep. Bernadette Herrera Herrera, in a...
Private hospitals are prepared for the possible increase in the admission of patients with firecracker-related injuries in light of the New Year celebrations according to a health expert. (Unsplash) Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines Inc. (PHAPi) President Dr. Jose Rene De Grano, in a...
