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‘Why we need to amend the restrictive economic provisions’

In today’s column, I will publish the full text of the testimony I submitted to the Senate subcommittee on the Joint Resolution of both Houses No.6, which was convened on Feb. 5, 2024 at the Senate Session Hall, Senate of the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Senate hearings on economic Cha-cha to start next week

Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that the Senate will begin deliberating its proposal to amend the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution next week amid heightened political tensions that seemed to have sprung from differing views on how to change the Charter......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Amid House-Senate rift, Romualdez seeks common ground on Cha-cha with Zubiri

After the Senate delivered a scathing rejection of the ongoing People’s Initiative (PI) campaign to amend the Charter, House Speaker Martin Romualdez has reached out to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri to express the lower chamber's support for an alternative PI led by the upper chamber......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Senate, House joint resolution on Cha-Cha now suspended, says Pimentel

After a strongly worded manifesto, the Senate hits the brakes on charter change until they can ascertain the 'real agenda,' says Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Senate says ‘people’s initiative’ exploits democratic process

The Senate issued a manifesto condemning the “people’s initiative” to amend provisions of the 1987 Constitution, which they said will undermine the power of the Senate. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Pia becomes 1st woman to head Senate Blue Ribbon

Sen. Pia Cayetano has been elected as chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon committee, becoming the first woman to head the panel in Senate history......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 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

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

Google vows to help Philippines SMEs expand businesses

Search engine giant Google has vowed to help small Philippine enterprises expand their business and to train thousands of parents and children on responsible technology use, Malacañang said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Ayala to expand partnership with Bosch

The Ayala Group and German company Bosch are eyeing opportunities to expand further their partnership in the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

2 logistics firms expand in Balamban

2 logistics firms expand in Balamban.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

CNPF to expand capacity after new deal with Vita Coco

Century Pacific Food Inc., the Po family’s listed food and beverage firm, is poised to invest $40 million to expand its capacity after securing a fresh long-term contract with US-headquartered The Vita Coco Co. Inc......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

NegOcc to expand coastal wetlands conservation efforts

NegOcc to expand coastal wetlands conservation efforts.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Recto wants to expand free education

The government should make fiscal space available to expand free education in the country, according to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, as he deviates yet again from his predecessor......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Philippines, Vietnam to expand trade ties to $10 billion

The Philippines and Vietnam will explore untapped areas for cooperation to expand their bilateral trade from $7 billion to $10 billion in the coming years, according to President Marcos......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Quick service restaurant offers sub-franchising to expand footprint in PH

Quick service restaurant offers sub-franchising to expand footprint in PH.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

BTI Payments partners with Southstar Drug to expand Philippines footprint

BTI Payments Philippines Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Australia’s Banktech, has partnered with Southstar Drug to further expand its footprint in the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

PRO-Davao awaiting order from Senate’s sgt-at-arms to arrest Pastor Quiboloy

THE Police Regional Office-Davao (PRO-Davao) has confirmed that they have not deployed law enforcers to arrest Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, a long-time religious fugitive in the country as they are awaiting a direct signal from the Office of Sergeant-at-Arms (Osaa) in the Senate......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Senate tackles bill vs game-fixing

A bill pushing for a law against game-fixing and also promoting professionalism in sports was been raised before the Senate Committee on Sports Wednesday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Hontiveros: Quiboloy must answer for alleged extortion of OFWs

Reynita Fernandez, an OFW based in Singapore, said that she and other migrant workers were pressured and harassed into giving 90% of their salaries to Quiboloy......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024