The country’s leading business executives are urging the government to allocate more funds for nutrition-sensitive programs in the country’s national budget, following the recent enactment of a law improving the quality of early childhood education and care in the country. The Management...
President Marcos ' directive for Cabinet resignations has sparked a mix of hope and apprehension in the local financial market, as some view it as a necessary step toward improved governance and economic performance, while others are concerned about potential market volatility during the...
The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is pushing the Marcos administration to fast-track the completion of a key project linking North Luzon Expressway-South Luzon Expressway (NLEX-SLEX) Connector Road and Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3. MAP, which comprises the country’s tycoons and...
In July 2024, President Marcos signed into law the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) to enhance the efficiency and responsiveness of the Philippine bureaucracy. As part of its mandate to facilitate the ease of doing business in the country, the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has identified the...
The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is calling for the creation of an Economic Security Council under the Office of the President to look into the impact of the 17-percent tariff imposed by the United States (US) on Philippine imports. MAP, which comprises the country’s...
The country’s leading business executives are in support of the fare increase in Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), which took effect on Wednesday, April 2, given that it’s within the operator’s contract with the government. The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP),...
Discussions around the marketplace, including at the influential Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), centered on the historic Tuesday and its effect on the political arena, which eventually influences the environment of doing business. Sandwiched between former president and chief...
The country’s leading business executives are opposing the government’s “continued reliance” on tax increases while state spending continues to be excessive, pointing out its severe impact on the financial well-being of Filipinos. The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), which...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will meet with business groups on Thursday, Oct. 12, to discuss complaints on the proposed revised schedule of certain fees and charges which is deemed too high. In a statement, the SEC welcomed the points and notes the concerns raised by business groups...
A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) have been forged by various parties to strengthen collaboration and scale up the technology sector for global competitiveness amid robust growth among startups in the Philippines. The MOA was signed by the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP),...
Atty. Beenedista “Dick” Du-Baladad, the founding partner and CEO of Du-Baladad & Associates (BDB Law), is the new Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) president for 2023. She is the 75th MAP president. Joining Dick on the MAP 2023 Board of Governors are Isla Lipana & Co./PwC...
The Consunji family, possibly through DMCI Holdings Inc., is considering expanding its agriculture business to include large-scale palm oil production while generating carbon credits at the same time. “Our family has agriculture investment in Mindanao, we think that we can probably leverage that...
