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 Department of Tourism (DOT) will expand its digital initiatives through an interactive map that highlights tourism sites in barangays nationwide to broaden destination reach and promote inclusive growth.DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco welcomed the initiative during the courtesy visit of...
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), which...
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...
(MANILA BULLETIN) In a bid to save lives and property during natural calamities, Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan has pitched for the creation of a national disaster map.Yamsuan's proposal is embodied in House Bill (HB) No.11205 or the...
iPeople, Inc. Chairman and CEO Dr. Reynaldo B. Vea addresses a full-house crowd who attended his book launch on January 21, 2025, as part of Mapúa University's centennial celebration As part of Mapúa University's centennial celebration, Dr. Reynaldo B. Vea, former president of Mapúa and...
In receiving the original Murillo Velarde 1734 map, President Marcos enjoined Filipinos to draw inspiration from it in protecting and to asserting "what is rightfully ours, with resolve and with integrity.""Let us not only admire the artistry of the masterpiece presented to us today, but also draw...
Former Public Works chief Rogelio L. "Babes" Singson has been hailed by the big business group Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) as its Management Person of the Year 2024.In a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 9, MAP said Singson, who is currently president and chief executive officer (CEO)...
