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Labor groups rally against Charter change, call for wage hike instead

MANILA, Philippines — Labor groups are joining the opposition against Charter change (Cha-cha), with one group urging lawmakers to prioritize passing a law for a P150 wage hike for private sector workers. The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) vice president Jun Mendoza Ramirez in a statement on Sunday emphasized the need to concentrate on the immediate.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

DOE urged to prioritize environment in expanding power projects

Environmental advocates of Protect VIP — a network that focuses on safeguarding the Verde Island Passage marine corridor — have urged the Department of Energy to exercise caution in its expansion of power generation projects in the marine biodiversity hotspot. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Connecting technology to national security

Just as states prioritize the defense of their territory and sovereignty from an outside power, so should they keep strong lines of defense in cyberspace......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Ejercito files reso calling for probe into alleged doctor – pharma collusion

MANILA, Philippines — Senator JV Ejercito has filed a resolution calling for an investigation into the alleged connivance of some physicians and pharmaceutical companies in prescribing medicine. “To maintain the honor and integrity of the medical profession, Congress may initiate reforms through legislative measures to protect the best interests of doctors and their patients from.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

NEDA touts Philippines as ideal investment destination

The National Economic and Development Authority is urging investors to consider the Philippines for their expansion plans, given reforms to improve the country’s investment climate and available opportunities......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Palace adviser calls for political Charter amendments

A disbarred lawyer and adviser of President Marcos is pushing for “political amendments” in the 1987 Constitution, with eight suggested political reforms that include extending the term limits of all elected government officials......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Palace adviser calls for political Charter amendments

A disbarred lawyer and adviser of President Marcos is pushing for “political amendments” in the 1987 Constitution, with eight suggested political reforms that include extending the term limits of all elected government officials......»»

Category: CCCCCCSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Philippines FDI ‘bound to improve’ in coming years – HSBC

The Philippines would be able to attract more foreign direct investments (FDI) in the coming years amid reforms that improved the country’s business climate, HSBC Global Research said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Remove the roadblocks on right of way acquisition

In recent years, the government has committed to make game-changing reforms in order to make the Philippines more attractive as an investment destination......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Remove the roadblocks on right of way acquisition

In recent years, the government has committed to make game-changing reforms in order to make the Philippines more attractive as an investment destination......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Philippine wrestling chief confident of return to Olympics

Wrestling of the Philippines (WAP) president Alvin Aguilar has expressed confidence that the reforms implemented in the association will result in unwavering success for Pinoy wrestlers, including a return to the Olympics......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

‘No risk of political reform in economic Cha-cha’

Apprehensions over possible insertion of political reforms like lifting of term limits for elected officials are misplaced since the ongoing economic Charter change in Congress covers only economic provisions, according to former Supreme Court justice Adolfo Azcuna......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Amid ouster rumors, Migz told: Deliver Cha-cha votes

Administration lawmakers yesterday challenged Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri to fulfill his promise to President Marcos that he can muster the 18 votes needed for economic reforms in the 1987 Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Ex-President Duterte to back ChaCha if revisions limited only to economic provisions

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 28 February) – Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte has changed his stance on Charter Change (ChaCha), saying he will support it for as long as the constitutional reforms will be limited to economic provisions and not to extend the term of the current President, Senators, and members of the House of […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

US-Phl relationship ‘at its best right now’

Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Romualdez is urging the Philippine business community to rally behind President Marcos’ push for economic reforms that will enable the country to attract more foreign investments and compete with our strong neighbors in the region -- Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, who are all likewise trying to attract such investments......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Grab Philippines commends Marcos, Romualdez on transpo reforms

During the meeting between Grab Holdings, Inc. executives with PBBM, Grab proudly shared its significant contribution to the nation's economy, having eased unemployment by 1.1% from 2019 to 2021......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Rate cuts to help investments regain momentum – economist

The country’s investment climate will likely regain its momentum once policy rates here and abroad start to normalize in the second half of the year, coupled with economic reforms meant to attract foreign capital......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Marcos: Cha-cha only about economic reforms | The wRap

The wRap's highlights: Marcos on charter change, Arnie Teves, Kobe Bryant.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Marcos: Charter change only about economic reforms, ‘nothing more’

Fears of amending political provisions of the 1987 Constitution come against the backdrop of an important historical detail – that charter change under his father's regime decades was a key factor in being in power for 21 years.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

After ceasefire, House hopes Senate passes RBH6 by March

Administration lawmakers, under the leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez in the House of Representatives, are hoping that an inter-parliamentary ceasefire the senators initiated will result in their promise to pass economic reforms in the 1987 Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024