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‘House being faithful to provision on Cha-cha voting’

Leaders of the House of Representatives are standing pat on Resolution of Both Houses 7, their version of economic Charter change, stating that the crucial issue of voting is clearly stipulated in the 1987 Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 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

Why 4 lawmakers voted against RBH7, the economic charter change proposal

House lawmakers, convening as a committee of the whole, adopts the proposal on economic charter change just two weeks after deliberations started at the committee level.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Marcos consulting legal luminaries on economic Cha-cha

Amid the ongoing feud between the House of Representatives and the Senate over the people’s initiative, President Marcos yesterday disclosed that he is consulting legal luminaries and Constitution experts on the most acceptable way to amend the economic provisions of the Charter......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

4th mode of Cha-cha

In 2013, then House Speaker Quezon City 4th District Rep. Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte Jr. first initiated a move to amend to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution by legislation – a law approved by Congress. Under Belmonte’s proposal, both chambers of Congress could vote separately to pass these economic amendments into law instead of a wholesale amendment of the Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 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

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

PH Economy Remains Optimistic Amid Global Slowdown

The country is one of the fastest growing economies in East Asia and the Pacific according to the World Bank, foreseeing robust growth despite global economic slowdown. In the latest World Bank Global Economic Outlook report released on Tuesday, the Philippines is expected to maintain its economic growth rate in 2024 at 5.8%, slightly higher […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Hong Kong, Philippines work to enhance relations

Filipinos are slowly beginning to travel back to Hong Kong following continued efforts by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office to woo tourists from the Philippines, as well as renew and improve trade and economic ties between the two nations following the COVID-19 pandemic......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Analysts paint rosier economic picture for 2024

The country’s strong economic growth is likely to be sustained this year on the back of rising exports and robust private consumption, according to the Department of Trade and Industry as well as private banks......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Moody’s Analytics sees below 5 percent GDP in Q4

Philippine economic growth likely slowed to below five percent in the final quarter of 2023 on the back of softer global economic growth, according to Moody’s Analytics......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Hotshots turn to veteran Reavis in win vs Terrafirma

Coming off back-to-back defeats, the second of which was a horrendous loss, the Magnolia Hotshots needed a huge bounce-back win as the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals race ramps up......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Constantino guns for back-to-back-to-back

Harmie Constantino aims for her third consecutive victory in the ICTSI Luisita Ladies International 2024 set April 23-25 at the Luisita Golf and Country Club in Tarlac......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Charter change could bring back dictatorship, intensify rights abuses — survivor

For Medy De Jesus, 74, a martial law survivor and member of human rights group Hustisya, the impending charter change could bring back another dictatorship and more human rights violations. The post Charter change could bring back dictatorship, intensify rights abuses — survivor appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Que mounts charge with 65; Tabuena fights back

Angelo Que continued to flaunt his remarkable skills as the stakes rose, producing a stellar six-under 65 to gain 10 spots in the rankings. He moved to joint eighth even as Miguel Tabuena charged back in time to salvage a 70 and wheel back into contention after three rounds of the Malaysian Open in Seri Kembangan Saturday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

China to ‘resolutely fight back’ if provoked on Taiwan

Denounced in the Philippines for her rebuke of President Marcos over the Taiwan issue, Chinese ministry of foreign affairs spokesperson Mao Ning has lashed back at Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr., saying China is ready to “resolutely fight back” if provoked......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Google’s AI search revamp puts publishers in a quandary

San Francisco, USA—Google’s use of artificial intelligence to summarize answers to search queries has publishers wondering if website traffic will wither. The internet titan announced Tuesday that it is introducing AI-generated answers to online queries in the United States, one of the biggest changes to its world-leading search engine in 25 years. The change will.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Industrial Northwest Redevelopment Plan Includes Streetcar Extension and Housing

The Montgomery Park Area draft plan envisions a new neighborhood in an underutilized part of the city. by Taylor Griggs Northwest Portland has seen significant changes over the last several decades. The Pearl District and Slabtown neighborhoods, formerly dominated by industry, are now some of the citys chicest enclaveswith an impressive number of affordable housing developments and public transit options to boot. But Nort.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024