Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda is looking forward to the economic windfalls that the Philippines stands to get from two big events that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has been invited to. Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (left) and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr....
Don't look now, but the peso depreciation these past few months actually had a positive impact on the Philippine economy. (Mari Gimenez/ Unsplash) The House of Representatives' resident economist, Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda, made this argument during a media briefing Thursday, Nov. 10 as...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has asked the House Committee on Ways and Means chairman to study the possibility of removing the 12 percent value-added tax (VAT) component of public utilities, especially electricity. Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda This was revealed by the committee...
A House leader said it's "no fluke" that the administration of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. was able to record its first economic growth from its first ever quarterly report. Albay 2nd district. Joey Salceda (left) and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (MANILA BULLETIN) Albay...
With budget season in the House of Representatives about to start, an important question arises: Will President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., who is temporarily holding the position of Department of Agriculture (DA) secretary, be required to attend the budget hearing for the agency? President...
House Ways and Means chairman and Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda says that there is about P180 billion in non-tax options available to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his administration to counter inflation. Albay Rep. Joey Salceda (Photo from Salceda’s Facebook page)...
Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Benjamin Diokno on Wednesday, Aug. 17, listed down the agency’s suggested measures to accelerate the country’s economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting the agency’s support for the Marcos administration’s Medium-Term Fiscal Framework...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. remains "on top things" as far as the dealings within the various government agencies are concerned. Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda made this contention Wednesday, Aug. 17 amid the headline-grabbing controversies...
Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda raised concern over the use of Public - Private Partnerships (PPPs) in implementing the controversial No-Contact Apprehension Program (NCAP) by several local government units (LGUs), particularly Metro Manila. Local officials lead the unveiling and inspection of...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda says he is "not surprised" with the positive feedback that Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos has received so far when it comes to his performance as senior deputy majority leader. Albay 2nd district Rep Joey Salceda (left) and Ilocos Norte 1st...
House Ways and Means Committee Chair Rep. Joey Salceda wants to consider agricultural cartels, hoarding, and profiteering as economic sabotage. Sugar (Pixabay) “I want to give the government the legal basis to raid hoarders and cartels, and to punish them with the full brunt of the law. I...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda wants to get to the bottom of allegations that DITO Telecommunity Corporation is bypassing its interconnect agreements with other telecommunications companies, causing foregone interconnection payments of around P2.5 million daily, or from around 1,000...
