The Philippine Footwear Federation Inc. (PFFI) has expressed its gratitude to Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III and his spouse, entrepreneur Kat De Guzman Pimentel, for their unwavering commitment to bolstering and revitalizing the footwear industry, particularly in Marikina City, which is...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia said on Thursday, September 14, that it would be difficult for them to prepare for the 2025 National and Local Elections (NLE) after their budget was trimmed down by P17.4 billion. Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko”...
Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno's recent statement regarding the need to review the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education (UAQTE) gained mixed reactions from lawmakers. Sen. Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara believes that the review should be made from the perspective of making richer...
Newly-installed Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia has nothing but high respect for Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III who is hoping for reforms in the current election system. Comelec Chairman George Garcia (Ali Vicoy/MB) "Such a wise advice from...
Some P15-billion worth of investments from foreign retailers are seeking registration with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), but the potential foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow could be multiplied once amendments to the Retail Trade Liberalization Act (RTLA) is passed. Senator...