House Assistant Majority Leader and Nueva Ecija 1st district Rep. Mikaela Angela Suansing answering questions during the press conference (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) Citing concerns over the Philippines’ ability to seize economic...
Secretary Frederick Go of the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (SAPIEA) chaired his first Economic Development Group (EDG) meeting, which focused on enhancing the attractiveness of the Philippines to foreign investors. At the high-level...
Deputy Speaker and Isabela 1st district Rep. Antonio “Tonypet” Albano (PPAB) If Jesus Christ can improve on God’s written word in the Bible through the New Testament, why can’t we do the same to the Constitution? Such was the question Deputy Speaker...
House Minority Leader 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan Citing the importance of oversight, House Minority Leader 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan thumbed down the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) proposal to...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said that the rising employment rate in the country would help cushion the impact of higher inflation on the purchasing power of Filipinos. In a statement, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan stressed the immediate need to address inflation,...
The Philippines' rich marine resources and expansive coastlines make it an ideal environment for a thriving seafood industry. While one might expect the country to excel in seafood production and exports, recent research has revealed concerning challenges that are jeopardizing the local fishing...
Expect an improved travel experience at the country’s main airport, as the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the private-sector-led rehabilitation will lead to reduced wait times and fewer flight delays. NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said the launch of the P170.6...
National scientist and economist Raul Fabella during the roundtable forum at the House of Representatives (PPAB) National scientist and economist Raul Fabella has argued that amending the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution can “significantly...
Former Department of Finance (DOF) secretary Margarito ''Gary'' Teves (MANILA BULLETIN) Former Department of Finance (DOF) secretary Margarito ''Gary'' Teves has joined a long list of experts who expressed support to amending the supposed restrictive...
ILOILO CITY – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)-6 (Western Visayas) has sought the creation of a Regional Steering Committee (RSC) to properly coordinate preparations for the proposed bridges connecting the islands of Panay, Guimaras, and Negros. A PERSPECTIVE of the...
The United States aid agency’s allocation of over $30 million in funds will support innovative startup programs in higher education, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. NEDA Undersecretary Rosemarie G. Edillon in a television interview stated that the United States Agency...
Senators on Monday, February 12 reiterated that the Philippines is already open for business without the need for any constitutional amendments. Sen. Sonny Angara presides over the continuation of the Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes Subcommittee hearing on Senate Resolution of...