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Philippine economy growth may reach 6 pct to 7 pct in 2023: Marcos
MANILA, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday night expressed optimism that his country can reach a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent to 7 percent for 2023. "The Philippines is touted to become one of the fastest-growing economies among major Asian countries in 2023," said Marcos during a traditional ceremony at the presidential palace in Manila......»»
Xinhua world news summary at 1500 GMT, Jan. 11
MANILA -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday night expressed optimism that his country can reach a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent to 7 percent for 2023. "The Philippines is touted to become one of the fastest-growing economies among major Asian countries in 2023," said Marcos during a traditional ceremony at the presidential palace in Manila. (Philippines-Growth-.....»»
Unless stopped by Palace, PhilHealth premium hike proceeds
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. has started implementing the increase in premium contributions this month, in the absence of an order from Malacañang stopping the hike......»»
Philippines, Indonesia agree to boost ties
MANILA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- The leaders of the Philippines and Indonesia on Wednesday agreed to strengthen bilateral ties. Indonesian President Joko Widodo was received in the morning by his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos during a three-day official visit in Manila. After the meeting in the presidential palace, Widodo said during a news conference that he discussed with Marcos ways to e.....»»
Philippines, Indonesia seek to strengthen cooperation for energy security
MANILA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines and Indonesia on Wednesday agreed to strengthen energy cooperation to safeguard energy security. Energy ministers of the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on energy cooperation at the presidential palace in Manila, where Indonesian President Joko Widodo was received by his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos. Widodo arrived i.....»»
Philippine economy growth may reach 6 pct to 7 pct in 2023: Marcos
MANILA, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday night expressed optimism that his country can reach a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent to 7 percent for 2023. "The Philippines is touted to become one of the fastest-growing economies among major Asian countries in 2023," said Marcos during a traditional ceremony at the presidential palace in Manila......»»
Xinhua world news summary at 1500 GMT, Jan. 11
MANILA -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday night expressed optimism that his country can reach a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent to 7 percent for 2023. "The Philippines is touted to become one of the fastest-growing economies among major Asian countries in 2023," said Marcos during a traditional ceremony at the presidential palace in Manila. (Philippines-Growth-.....»»
Cabinet musical chairs?
A new landmark law took effect without the usual signing ceremony at Malacañang Palace......»»
DOT hails proposed inclusion in Chocolate Hills board
The Department of Tourism commended lawmakers’ proposal to include the agency on the Protected Area Management Board of the Chocolate Hills Natural Monument......»»
BEYOND THE BEND: Reclaim our Congress in 2025!
Congress, both the Senate and the House of Representatives, was envisioned to be the house of the people. Our house! It is supposed to be the tangible manifestation of the Philippines as a “democratic and republic state” as declared in the 1987 Constitution. Yet today, close to 80% of lawmakers belong to fat political dynasties. […].....»»
Overworked, underpaid workers: The push and pull of achieving liveable wages
Time is ticking for lawmakers to decide on whether or not they will grant an across-the-board increase for minimum wage earners. In the meantime, workers endure overtime hours for salaries that still aren’t enough......»»
Comelec releases 2025 elections schedule
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday released the 2025 elections schedule of activities, procedures and regulations for the midterm elections on May 12, 2025, when Filipinos elect a new set of lawmakers in Congress, as well as local government officials from provincial governors, town or city mayors, to councilors. Under Resolution No. 10999, the.....»»
Seafarer group seeks swift passage of Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers
The Association of Marine Officers and Ratings Inc, a group of Filipino seafarers thanked Senate President Chiz Escudero, Sen. Raffy Tulfo, Sen. Koko Pimentel and Sen. Risa Hontiveros and other lawmakers for the deletion of a controversial provision in the proposed Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers......»»
‘VP Sara’s P125 million in 11 days not theoretical’
Militant opposition lawmakers refuted yesterday claims by Vice President Sara Duterte in her Supreme Court reply that the P125-million confidential and intelligence funds her office received was only “theoretical” and thus didn’t cause any real damage......»»
House bill sets rules for Chocolate Hills in Bohol
TAGBILARAN CITY—Four lawmakers have filed a bill establishing the boundaries of the Chocolate Hills Natural Monument (CHNM) following the controversy sparked by the discovery of illegally built structures in the protected natural attractions in Bohol province. Bohol Representatives Edgar Chatto (first district), Vanessa Cadorna Aumentado (second district) and Alexie Besas Tutor (third district) as well as Palawan.....»»
Chiz seeks to mend House-Senate ties before another Cha-cha word war
Even as he remains unconvinced about changing the Charter, Senate President Chiz Escudero said on Thursday that he wants to repair the relationship between the Senate and the House of Representatives to prevent another heated public exchange among lawmakers......»»
House OKs enhanced social pension bills
hree bills enhancing social pension for senior citizens and persons with disabilities were approved on third and final reading as administration and opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives crossed party lines on Tuesday......»»
House OKs bill restoring NFA power to import rice
Administration lawmakers approved on third and final reading on Tuesday the measure amending provisions of the Rice Tariffication Law in the hope of substantially bringing down the price of rice in the retail market......»»
House drug war probe highlights police inaction faced by EJK victims
Victims’ families told House lawmakers that for years, they have borne the brunt of authorities’ inaction and apparent reluctance to fully cooperate in their quest for justice, pushing them to bring their case to the International Criminal Court (ICC), also known as the court of last resort......»»
Olympic fencer, Quezon City fencing program gain backing
A fencing program from Quezon City credited for producing a Filipino athlete bound for the 2024 Olympics in Paris has been on the receiving end of a pledge of support from one of the city’s lawmakers......»»