Delegates of the planned constitutional convention (con-con) will be able to propose any kind of amendment--economic or otherwise--to the 1987 Constitution. Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (above, gesturing) confirms that con-con delegates would be able to propose any kind of...
Alliance of Filipino women Gabriela staged a noise barrage in Quezon City to protest against the “severe economic crisis” as well as demand salary increase and decent job opportunities for all. (Photo courtesy of Gabriela) Members of Gabriela on Monday afternoon, Feb. 27, trooped in front of...
Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion believes that the regional free trade deal between the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and five other economies will bring about change in the country’s agricultural sector. Big-brother companies in agriculture meet to discuss...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the government is finalizing a list of flagship projects worth P15 trillion that will be up for President Marcos’ approval next month. During the Makati Business forum on Thursday, Feb. 23, NEDA Secretary Arsenio...
The National Economic and Development (NEDA) expects slower growth for next year due to substantial external and internal headwinds. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said the economy would likely grow above seven percent this year, but it is expected to expand at a much slower...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla wants the Senate-ratified Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to benefit Filipino farmers. Padilla, however, maintained that amending the restrictive economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution should be the key to achieving this. He said that...
The Senate on Tuesday, February 21 has concurred in the ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Twenty (20) senators voted in favor of the ratification; one (1) voted against the measure and another one (1) abstained from the voting on Senate Resolution No. 485 Sen....
The National Innovation Council (NIC) approved several project proposals geared towards developing “innovative solutions,” the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. In a briefing, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said the 25-member council chaired by President Marcos...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), the country’s macro-economic policy planning agency, stressed that the Philippines has no choice but to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), while big businesses believe on the need to expose domestic industries to...
No matter how many laws facilitating the entry of foreign investments to the Philippines have been passed, they might all face obstacles if the corresponding economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution are not amended, Senator Robinhood "Robin" Padilla said Saturday, Feb. 18. Padilla, chairman of...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the “high-value deals” sealed by President Marcos during his recent visit to Japan is expected to generate thousands of jobs for Filipinos. In a statement on Thursday, Feb. 16, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said the 35...
Transforming consumption and production patterns will be vital in accelerating the country’s shift toward a more sustainable and climate-smart economy, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. In the event Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028: From Plan to Action focusing on...
