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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.

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.

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.

Treasury bill yields drifted lower at Monday’s auction, pressured by steady demand for shorter-dated debt paper.