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...
The House Committee on Economic Affairs on Tuesday, Feb. 7, began its initial deliberation on the proposed Blue Economy Act that seeks to establish a framework to sustainably develop, manage, and protect the Philippines’ marine and water resources. A file photo of Scarborough Shoal taken during...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has conducted a public forum and engaged the project stakeholders in Zamboanga City in a bid to further develop infrastructure projects that will enhance Mindanao’s economic productivity and tourism, agriculture and trade industries. DPWH Senior...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed optimism that the government would be able to answer the questions that Filipinos ask themselves daily with the implementation of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028, as the plan aims to ensure that every sector is part of the economic...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has signed Executive Order (EO) No. 14, approving and adopting the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) for the period 2023-2028, which sets the country's roadmap for economic recovery. Executive Order No. 14, approving and adopting the Philippine Development...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said that despite the Philippines posting a 7.6-percent annual growth rate in 2022, there were still a lot of things to do to ensure the steady recovery of the country's economy from the Covid-19 pandemic and other external factors. President Ferdinand...
The Philippine Statistics Authority’s announcement that the country achieved a 7.6 percent growth in gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022 affirms that, despite high inflation rates, the economy is on track in regaining its pre-Covid pandemic footing. This improves on the 5.7 percent growth in...
