Marcos pushes EPIRA overhaul to lower electricity costs
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday called for an immediate overhaul of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), making lower electricity prices a centerpiece of his energy agenda while betting on natural gas, hydrogen and nuclear power to strengthen the country's long-term energy security.
Marcos says Philippines ‘will not yield’ on West Philippine Sea
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered one of the strongest foreign policy messages of his administration on Monday, declaring that the Philippines "will not yield" in defending its sovereignty and reaffirming the country's commitment to the landmark 2016 Arbitral Award on the West Philippine Sea.
PCCI urges customs reforms to ease NAIA cargo bottlenecks
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is pushing a series of customs reforms to unclog cargo operations at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), warning that persistent delays threaten one of the country's biggest export engines—the semiconductor and electronics industry.
Marcos seeks tax cuts for workers, middle class, MSMEs
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday asked Congress to approve a sweeping package of tax relief measures for middle-income earners, workers and small businesses, signaling a shift toward policies aimed at boosting household spending and encouraging business expansion.
T-bill yields ease on strong demand overwhelms market
Treasury bill yields drifted lower at Monday’s auction, pressured by steady demand for shorter-dated debt paper.
