Agriculture stakeholders have welcomed the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) recommendation for a phased increase in rice import tariffs, with groups urging swift legislative action to address the sharp decline in palay prices and protect local farmers.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is urging financial institutions to adopt the Philippine National ID system more widely in customer onboarding, framing the initiative as a cornerstone of a more inclusive and secure financial ecosystem.
The House of Representatives, under the leadership of Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, is embarking on a bold and comprehensive reform agenda aimed at transforming the national budget process into one that is transparent, inclusive, and fully aligned with the principles of democratic accountability.