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Marcos OKs VAT refund for foreign tourists

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 29 07:01 PM

Foreign tourists in the Philippines can expect VAT refunds on their purchases starting 2024 after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr approved on the measure, Malacanang said. Read more »

Marcos Jr. orders extension of e-visa for select foreigners

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 26 08:56 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has ordered the extension of e-visas for Chinese, Indian, South Korean and Japanese travelers to boost the tourism sector. Read more »

Marcos hopes Congress will pass RCEP: Palace

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 25 06:11 PM

In a statement, the Presidential Communications Office said the RCEP is among 'those being pushed by the Palace based on the President’s directives.' Read more »

Marcos to seek speedy passage of e-governance bill: PSAC

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 25 04:39 PM

President Marcos has 'committed' to seek the speedy passage of a bill that seeks to digitalize government transactions, the PSAC said. Read more »

FDA warns vs 4 'contaminated' cough syrups for kids

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 25 04:31 PM

The Food and Drug Administration has warned the public against the purchase and use of 4 contaminated cough and cold syrups for children. Read more »

Private sector advisers urge Marcos to tap digital farming methods

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 21 06:37 PM

President Marcos Jr. on Friday met with his Private Sector Advisory Council to tackle agricultural priorities, the Office of the Press Secretary said. Read more »

Concepcion hopes holidays to spur economic activity

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 14 05:59 PM

Concepcion, a member of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr's Private Sector Advisory Council, said the weakening of the peso also has negative impacts to small businesses. Read more »

6 LEDAC priorities may become law this year

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 11 03:29 PM

Six more of the 32 priority bills endorsed by the LEDAC on Monday may become law by the end this year, a lawmaker said. Read more »

ABISO: Mga isasarang kalsada sa Metro Manila, Oktubre 7-10

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 07 03:13 PM

Magsasagawa ng road reblocking o pagkukumpuni ang Department of Public Works and Highways simula Oktubre 7 hanggang Oktubre 10. Read more »

Natural wonders, 'true qualities' seen to boost tourism recovery

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 30 12:07 PM

Promoting the natural wonders of the Philippines could help boost the recovery of its tourism industry, the Private Sector Advisory Council said. Read more »

Parts of Meralco Ave. to be closed starting Oct. 3 for subway project

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 11 07:03 PM

The Department of Transportation on Sunday announced the closure of parts of Meralco Avenue in Pasig City for the construction of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP). Read more »

Sunny days, rainy nights expected in most of PH this week

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 28 11:25 PM

Most parts of the Philippines will experience warm and sunny weather with thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening in the coming week, state weather bureau PAGASA said. Read more »

Upskilling, flexible labor laws sought to boost job creation

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 18 10:24 AM

The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) endorsed a number of measures to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr which are aimed at generating more jobs. Read more »

Marcos backs 'ladderized' program for nurses

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 13 03:50 PM

Marcos said it was important that these challenges be responded to so health professionals will no longer leave the country for better opportunities. Read more »

Marcos urged to use LEDAC to make legislation more efficient

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 25 11:30 AM

An expert has urged Marcos to utilize the Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council to make legislation more efficient under his watch. Read more »

Disease expert on Dengvaxia use: Keep an open mind

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 14 01:12 PM

Government should use everything at its disposal, including the Dengvaxia vaccine, to combat the increase in dengue cases, an infectious disease expert said Thursday. Read more »

Job creation, digitalization top tasks of private sector council

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 13 05:43 PM

Marcos' Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) on Wednesday said it would help the government create more jobs and boost digitalization. Read more »

DOTr chief tinanggap ang 'rush hour challenge'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 08 08:35 PM

Tinanggap ng bagong kalihim ng Department of Transportation ang hamon ng commuter group na mag-commute nang rush hour. Read more »

Marcos creates Private Sector Advisory Council

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 08 01:26 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has created a Private Sector Advisory Council composed of several leaders in the business sector "to be attuned" to the problems in the sector, a member of advisory panel confirmed on Friday. Read more »

3 countries issue health advisory vs 'Lucky Me'; company assures food safety

Raffy Cabristante, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 07 10:02 PM

In separate advisories, the governments of Ireland, Malta, and France recalled several variants of Lucky Me! noodle soup and pancit canton, particularly those manufactured between 2021 and 2022. Read more »