President Marcos certifies 2024 budget bill as urgent
The action was taken in order to address the need to maintain continuous government operations following the end of the current fiscal year and it will enable the government to…
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Imee Marcos’ remark on martial law due to rice issues ‘offensive’ to victims: Brosas
“We would like to remind Senator Imee Marcos that Martial Law is not the solution to the skyrocketing prices of rice and her brother’s failure to address the agricultural…
2 House reps urge President Marcos to take more decisive steps against China
Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez and Rep. Arlene Brosas of the Gabriela party-list made the same call in separate statements issued on Aug 7, 2023.
$285 million investment pledges from state visit to Malaysia: President Marcos
These commitments, he said, will make valuable contributions to the Philippines’ continuous economic growth and strong ties between the two countries.
Philippines inflation rate for May 2023 slows down further to 6.1%
The main driver of the lower inflation rates was a decline in costs of transportation, food and non-alcoholic beverages, and restaurants and accommodations.
Controversial Maharlika fund like “gambling with parents’ money”
Representative France Castro made the statement, voicing opposition to the chamber’s adoption of the Senate version of the Maharlika bill.
Philippines-Japan VFA agreement possible if it won’t raise tensions over West Philippine Sea: Marcos
Having studied the issue, he also said a Visiting Forces Agreement with Japan might help the Philippines protect its maritime territory.
Let’s revitalise Philippine-Japan business partnerships: President Marcos
Marcos hopes that the deals and discussions that would happen during his visit would play a crucial role in the Philippines’ economic transformation.
Cartels suspected behind ‘artificial’ onion prices: Philippines politician
According to government data, the difference in demand and supply for onions was only about 7 per cent, which seemed to indicate that external forces, such as cartels, were in…
Air traffic system 100% running, but with no backup: Philippine Aviation Authority
On New Year’s Day, both the main and backup power supplies malfunctioned, which affected about 350 flights.