President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. presented a roadmap for recovery from the pandemic’s crippling effects and highlights of his governance agenda in his first State of the Nation Address (SONA). He also asked Congress to enact into law 19 bills that reflect his administration’s priorities....
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered on Monday, July 25, his first State of the Nation Address (SONA)—a speech that was 73 minutes long, and marked by 90 rounds of applause. House Speaker Martin Romualdez and Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri applaud President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as he...
As he recognized the need to address the setback caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and other forces and to prepare for future shocks, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has bared his administration's plans to promote the country's economy. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. delivers his...
Incoming Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri wants to hear about a legislative roadmap of the priority measures of the new administration, and government solutions to the rising inflation rate, cost of goods, Covid-19 cases, and ways to strengthen the economy in President Ferdinand...
BAGUIO CITY – Ilocos Sur governor Jerry Singson has called on local government units, individuals, even barangays and residents to enter entrepreneurship in tourism to help the province’s economic recovery program. Ilocos Sur Gov. Jerry Singson, together with provincial board members, made a...
Asian Development Bank (ADB) expects the Philippine economy to grow at a much faster pace this year despite accelerating consumer prices. In the Asian Development Outlook 2022 Supplement report released on Thursday, July 21, the Manila-based multilateral institution raised its gross domestic...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) expects the Philippine economy to grow at a much faster pace this year despite accelerating consumer prices. In the Asian Development Outlook 2022 Supplement report released on Thursday, July 21, the Manila-based multilateral institution raised its gross domestic...
Senator Loren Legarda on Thursday, July 21 said she looks forward to hearing the specific plans of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on the country’s Covid-19 pandemic recovery and transition to a "better normal." "I hope that it is one that is aligned and attuned to the climate path," Legarda,...
The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) said the Marcos administration needs to expedite the pace of fiscal consolidation given the national government’s tight buffer to absorb future shocks. In AMRO’s Annual Consultation Report released on Wednesday, July 20, the think tank raised...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Monday, July 18 said he wishes to hear President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. highlight his plans for the country's economic recovery and pandemic response in his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 25. “I hope to hear some specifics...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has expressed his gratitude to the people who flooded his social media accounts with well-wishes as he recovered from his second bout with Covid-19. Screenshot from Bongbong Marcos YouTube channel In his recent vlog, Marcos said that he is now feeling...
The Department of Finance (DOF) assured that the Philippines is fully prepared to address challenges posed by financial stability risks and inflationary pressures that threaten the economic recovery. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said on Friday, July 15, that the country has comprehensive...
