EDITORIAL - Economic initiatives
While the two chambers of Congress duke it out over Charter change ostensibly to attract more foreign investments, local businessmen have listed 12 initiatives that they say can strengthen the economy......»»
Editorial: Respond to transport needs of the public
Editorial: Respond to transport needs of the public.....»»
Editorial: Respond to transport needs of the public
Editorial: Respond to transport needs of the public.....»»
Editorial: Test of media regulation
Editorial: Test of media regulation.....»»
Editorial: Harness WE for all genders
Editorial: Harness WE for all genders.....»»
Editorial: Exorcising the ghosts of Edsa
Editorial: Exorcising the ghosts of Edsa.....»»
Editorial: Revisit snake encounters
Editorial: Revisit snake encounters.....»»
Editorial: ‘Where are the CCTVs?’
Editorial: ‘Where are the CCTVs?’.....»»
Editorial: Raising the bar for Sinulog 2025
Editorial: Raising the bar for Sinulog 2025.....»»
Editorial: Piety celebrated in citizenship
Editorial: Piety celebrated in citizenship.....»»
Editorial: Restoring meaning in ritual
Editorial: Restoring meaning in ritual.....»»
OSAPIEA chief bares economic reform initiatives at CREBA meet
With the “whole of government approach” adopted by the administration of President Marcos in improving the business climate, “the Philippines is now open for business,” Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go told real estate industry players during the induction of the new set of officers of the Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Associations held recently......»»
As economic driver, tourism gives hope – Cebu governor
Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia took center stage as the keynote speaker during The Freeman Business Forum 2024 held yesterday at Bai Hotel in Mandaue City, shedding light on the tourism initiatives of the provincial government. .....»»
FPIP unveils Kabuhayan CSR program
Lopez-led economic zone operator First Philippine Industrial Park has lined up various community-oriented initiatives to further improve conditions in the cities of Santo Tomas and Tanauan in Batangas and underscore its gratitude to the cities generously hosting the company’s operations.c.....»»
Gains of BARMM highlighted in 5th anniversary feast
Personnel of regional agencies commemorated on Sunday the fifth founding anniversary of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, proud of what is for them markedly visible dividends it has gained from its security and economic initiatives since......»»
‘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......»»
Economic Cha-cha to boost FDI – BSP
Amending the restrictive economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution will likely attract more foreign investments in the country and stimulate economic growth, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
Near-target 2023 GDP growth acceptable amidst economic challenges – Neda chief
INQUIRER/ MARIANNE BERMUDEZ MANILA, Philippines — The country’s chief socioeconomic planner, Secretary Arsenio Balisacan of the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda), said that a 2023 economic growth slightly lower than the previous year’s 7.6 percent but near the government’s 6 to 7 percent target range would be considered acceptable, given the challenges faced by the.....»»
NEDA Chief: More reforms needed to unlock full benefits of Cha-cha
MANILA, Philippines —Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Saturday reiterated his support for the proposed amendments particularly to the restrictive economic provisions of the Constitution. Those changes, the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) chief said in a statement, are crucial for the economic advancement and competitiveness of the Philippines. Balisacan issued the statement to.....»»
Charter change: Only the economic provisions should be included
So much controversy is being unnecessarily generated with this Charter change issue but in reality, changes to the overly protectionist economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution should be debated upon because it hinders the country from realizing its full economic potential......»»
Extreme weather, economic downturn top risks for Philippines – WEF
Extreme weather events, an economic downturn and shortage in energy supply are the top risks seen in the Philippines for the next two years, according to the World Economic Forum......»»