ILOILO CITY – The Philippines Statistics Authority announced that Western Visayas was the fastest growing regional economy in the country last year. THE booming skyline of Iloilo City, the regional capital of Iloilo City. (Tara Yap) The economy went up in the region comprised of Aklan, Antique,...
Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion on Wednesday, April 26, frowned upon the recent issuance of alert levels in several provinces, saying that it threatens consumer confidence that would be the key to strengthening the economy. Joey Concepcion (Photo from Go Negosyo via Facebook) In a statement, the...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said on Monday, April 24, s it would take a “little time” for it to stabilize the country's economy as his administration begins institutionalizing changes. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Photo from Presidential Communications Office) During an...
There would be no need to import goods if the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are strong enough to address the demands of the local market, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos said on Wednesday, April 19. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Photo from Presidential Communications...
The Marcos administration's economic team will be in the United States (US) this week to paint a resilient, fast-growing, open, united, and politically stable Philippines on the sidelines of the World Bank-International Monetary Funk (WB-IMF) Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. *Malacañang photo*...
In “great awe” of the Pangasinenses’ commitment to preserve the Hundred Islands National Park and reestablish Alaminos, Pangasinan as one of the country’s premier tourist destinations, Vice President Sara Duterte on Sunday, March 19, underscored the importance of community efforts to...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has renewed his administration's commitment to supporting small businesses and the "dreamers" who want to provide the public with quality products amid the country's recovery from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Marcos said this as he led the launch of...
Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino said he has been supporting the declaration of non-working holidays in local government units (LGUs) despite the opposition of some colleagues in the 18th Congress. During hearing of the Senate Committee on Local Government on Tuesday, February 7 on several...
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko is hopeful that the Philippine economy "will show top-class growth" among its Asian neighbors and will "attract more Japanese investors in the coming years." Kazuhiko's expectations were based on the basic policies that President Ferdinand...
#MINDANAO John Tria In last week’s column I talked about being in a unique moment in our economic history, where much innovation, technology and new reforms can keep our economy growing in the post pandemic recovery era. It goes without saying that we must maximize the opportunities in this...
Here’s an innovative 6-year program for Grade 10 graduates ALL IN SIX The Six-Year Integrated University Program (6YP) of University of Asia & the Pacific combines Senior High, Bachelor’s, and Master's degrees in just six years Maria Alexandria Patricia Decena, at 22, has a master’s...
TOKYO, Japan — Malacañang said that several Japanese semiconductor firms have pledged to invest in the Philippines, which could help the administration's push for more jobs for Filipinos. Malacañang photo Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said this after President Ferdinand...
