House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez, a staunch backer of the administration's "Build, Better, More" initiative, has imparted to Filipino engineers President Marcos' vision for the country when it comes...
BETTER DAYS On June 3, 2024 we witnessed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signing into law the Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act or the institutionalization of the grant of teaching supplies allowance for our public school teachers. Known among the teaching profession as the “chalk allowance,” funding...
BETTER DAYS For many people in countries like the Philippines where a judge decides a court case, getting to know how a jury goes about its work and reaches its conclusion can be fascinating. Although just like that of a judge, the verdict of a jury can save lives or destroy the future of the...
BETTER DAYS Recent events have unfolded in the Senate that led to a surprise change in its leadership. Being part of the majority bloc and since I was merely elected as chairman of both the finance and youth committees, I saw it fit to resign from these positions in order to give the new leadership...
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,...
