SEC chief Lim flags PH stock market as too small, eyes major reforms
Newly appointed Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Francis Ed. Lim on Tuesday raised alarm over the limited scale of the Philippine stock market, calling it "too small" relative to regional peers and pledging sweeping reforms to stimulate capital market growth.
Telcos petition for fair play under Konektadong Pinoy Act
Telecommunications giant PLDT Inc. and industry group Philippine Chamber of Telecommunications Operators (PCTO) have called for a review of the proposed Konektadong Pinoy Act (KPA), urging lawmakers to ensure a fair and secure competitive environment.
DOF, BOC sign new rules to protect OFWs’ Balikbayan boxes
To safeguard the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), the government has signed a new Joint Administrative Order (JAO) to ensure the timely and secure delivery of Balikbayan boxes sent home by millions of Filipinos abroad.
Statement of Rep. Fidel Nograles on the Urgent Convening of the Bicameral Conference Committee for the Daily Wage Hike Bill
The House of Representatives has taken decisive action to advance the daily wage hike bill, reflecting our shared commitment to uplift the lives of Filipino workers. We have approved the measure on third reading and already submitted the names of our conferees to the Senate. We now respectfully await the Senate’s designation of their bicameral panel so that we may begin the crucial task of reconciling our versions of the bill.
P200 wage hike bill already transmitted to Senate, House bicam team ready
THE House of Representatives has already transmitted the P200 daily minimum wage hike bill to the Senate and has designated its bicameral conference panel, signaling full readiness to finalize the measure, according to House spokesperson Atty. Princess Abante.
