TECH4GOOD Monchito Ibrahim Today, the global economy has a digital heartbeat, and many countries are beginning to grapple with the complexities of digital economy regulation. Digital applications now permeate all aspects of society and the economy. They now enable everyone to access services...
Senator Christopher ‘’Bong’’ Go on Tuesday, March 22 said that the law amending the Public Service Act would be beneficial for the Philippine economy. ‘’This measure, in effect, promotes healthy competition across various industries which can pave the way for favorable prices and...
The next administration can vouch on two laws that can help spur the Philippine’s economic recovery from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said on Tuesday. Drilon cited the newly-signed law that amends the 86-year old Public Service Act or Republic Act...
President Duterte has signed into law the measure amending the Public Service Act (PSA), saying this will help the economy recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. President Rodrigo Duterte signs the measure amending the Public Service Act in a ceremonial signing event in Malacañang,...
The government can review the current structure of the excise tax laws but it should not do so at the expense of fixing the series of increases in the prices of petroleum, Senator Imee Marcos said on Sunday, March 20. Marcos, who chairs the Senate Committee on Economic Affairs, said the immediate...
Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion said the government must not be complacent in enforcing health protocols should the country be downgraded to Alert Level Zero for a continuous improvement in the Philippine economy. Students, faculty and non-teaching staff of the University...
Presidential Adviser on Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion thought it might be better for the government to first wait for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic before approving the proposed wage hike. Presidential Adviser on...
The next administration must make the move from a consumer-driven economy to an investment-driven one to cushion the impact of future shocks and crises on the economy. Diwa Guinigundo, former Deputy Governor of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. (BLOOMBERG PHOTO) Thus, said former Bangko Sentral ng...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. Luis “Lray” Villafuerte says that the full implementation of Alert Level 1 in the entire country can cushion the economy from the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war. Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (FILE PHOTO) “The full reopening alone of the...
"Women entrepreneurs have the potential to drive the country’s economic rebound." This was what Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Jose 'Joey' Concepcion III said as he prepared to welcome women leaders and entrepreneurs at Go Negosyo’s Women 2022 Entrepreneurship Summit to be held...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday said the next administration is bound to face a “perfect economic storm” with the ongoing record-high budget deficit and high prices of fuel products caused by the crisis between Russia and Ukraine as well as a ballooning debt. “This is a...
"We can’t stop the war in Europe, but we can help the country brace for crisis." Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion (Photo from Go Negosyo Facebook page) This is what Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion had to say as the ongoing...
