The House of Representatives' Committee on Transportation approved on Tuesday, June 1, the bill that would regulate the use of vintage vehicles. 1-PACMAN Party-list Rep. Eric Pineda reported to the committee the contents of the substitute bill to House Bill No. 8244, or the proposed "Vintage...
OF FORUM Jun Concepcion If not for more foreign loans, where else can the government turn to for huge funds needed in its fight against COVID-19 and to mend the country’s battered economy? Unknown to many, overseas Filipinos (OFs) hold a strategically vital key. How so? Fairly simple, easy –...
An estimated 1.6 million job opportunities will be created with household income substantially increased if the economic restrictions in the 1987 Constitution are relaxed, a University of the Philippines (UP) researcher said Sunday, May 30. DILG Spokesperson Jonathan Malaya (File photo courtesy of...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said he is open to support moves to introduce constitutional amendments in the 1987 Constitution especially if it would benefit more Filipino people, but acknowledged there may not be enough time to pass into law such measures. But Go said he supports amendments on...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is eyeing the possible influx of investors from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) once the Philippines subdues the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. (Photo from PEZA) “At present, there are only meager Saudi Arabian enterprises registered or...
The country's tourist destinations should be high on the government's list of vaccination sites to help propel the nation's economic recovery. Boracay Island (TARA YAP / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The latest appeal was made by Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion as the...
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) stressed Friday, May 28, that lifting the economic restrictions in the 1987 Constitution is vital for the country’s progress as it will open more job opportunities, a move deemed crucial amid...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora launched on Friday an updated registration portal to cater to the A4 (economic frontliners) priority group due to the high number of people on the list. (Screenshot from DOH Youtube) "In fact, meron na kaming registration system na updated wherein you can click...
Sun Life Asset Management Co., Inc. said the Philippine economy may need two years before returning to its pre-pandemic levels owing to uncontrolled coronavirus infections and anemic household consumption. Screen Shot 2021-05-27 at 3.14.47 PM Michael Gerard D. Enriquez, Sun Life Asset Management...
The House special committee on senior citizens on Thursday, May 27, gave its approval on the proposed laws to further expand the benefits of senior citizens in paying water and electricity bills. (Mark Balmores/MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) House Bills No. 1903 and 3040 both seek to amend the...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is set to implement P7.25-billion worth of projects for enhanced ecosystems in the Philippines, a move that will be largely backed by a bilateral assistance fund from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This...
The House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 26 took a big step in amending the 1987 Constitution by passing on second reading a resolution calling for the revision of economic provisions of the 33-year-old Charter. In a viva voce vote, Resolution of Both Houses No. 2 won second reading approval....
