Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco on Wednesday, Nov. 26, called on the private sector to guide the spending of the restored ₱1-billion tourism promotions budget for 2026. The DOT will now rely on industry input to identify target markets, flagship products, and...
A bill seeking to increase by 30 percent the daily minimum wage of private sector employees who are forced to go to work during strong typhoons is being pushed in the Senate. In filing Senate Bill No. 520 or the proposed Calamity Work Compensation Act, Sen. Loren Legarda said it is imperative to...
President Marcos renewed his administration’s commitment to making medicine more affordable to the public following the launch of a pilot program that allows licensed pharmacists to supervise multiple drugstores remotely. Marcos said this as he witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of...
President Marcos has greenlit a sweeping public-private partnership aimed at equipping Filipinos with the skills needed to thrive in an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven world, with plans to fast-track training programs, align education with emerging technologies, and expand student immersion in...
The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) is recommending the establishment of a government-led roadmap aimed at equipping Filipinos with the capacity to successfully harness artificial intelligence (AI). PSAC, through its jobs and education sector, recently presented to President Ferdinand...
The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) urges the Marcos administration to fast-track initiatives integral to the country’s digital transformation, including creating a “Government-as-a-Service” model. In a recent meeting at Malacañang Palace with President Ferdinand “Bongbong”...
PSAC Lead Convenor and Aboitiz Group President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sabin Aboitiz The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) said the implementation of a value-added tax (VAT) refund system is poised to be a “game-changer” for the country’s tourism industry, driving...
President Marcos and Aboitiz Equity Ventures Chief Executive Officer Sabin Aboitiz The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) is recommending the establishment of a right-of-way (ROW) office under the Office of the President to streamline the land acquisition process—a major cause of delay...
President Marcos wants the government and other stakeholders to prioritize the development of the semiconductor and electronics industry, recognizing the amount of money the country earns from it. Photos: Malacañang, Canva Marcos said this during his meeting with the Private Sector Advisory...
The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) applauded the signing into law of a measure granting value-added tax (VAT) refunds to non-resident tourists. In a statement, Sabin Aboitiz, PSAC lead convenor and Aboitiz Group president and chief executive officer, said the new law, a key council...
President Marcos has approved the recommendations of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) to enhance efforts to boost the tourism industry following the signing into law of the VAT Refund for Non-Resident Tourists. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (File photo) During their meeting in...
Despite fears of what artificial intelligence (AI) brings to the table, Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, Oct. 22, underscored the role that the government and private sector must play to harness innovation and bridge the gap between risks and benefits. Vice President Sara Duterte...
