
Romualdez retains House speakership
Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez maintained his leadership of the 318-member House of Representatives, securing an unopposed reelection as Speaker of the…
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Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez maintained his leadership of the 318-member House of Representatives, securing an unopposed reelection as Speaker of the…
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Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez has maintained his grip on power over the 318-member House of Representatives following a successful reelection as Speaker of the…
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Amid intense negotiations on a new trade pact between the Philippines and the United States, top economic and agriculture officials have moved to allay fears…
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As the 20th Congress opens on July 28, the House of Representatives begins a new legislative term with renewed public trust, institutional momentum, and a…
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WHEN the 19th Congress opened its first session, the country stood at a crossroads. The nation was still emerging from the long shadow of the pandemic,…
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Over 200 lawmakers led by House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez gathered at the Manila Cathedral on Sunday, 27 July 2025, for a thanksgiving Mass ahead of…
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US President Donald Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen were set for make-or-break talks in Scotland Sunday, aimed at ending a months-long…
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Ultimately, employers and employees must work together to build a workplace culture that values life and safety, especially in times of national crisis.
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‘Now, one percent might seem like a very small concession. However, when you put it in real terms, it is a significant achievement.’
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Under the deal struck between Presidents Donald Trump and Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Philippines imposes a 19 percent tariff on US goods entering the country…
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‘The impact will be most felt by specific industries already exporting the affected goods.’
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The Philippines plays a pivotal role in that strategy, but its leadership continues to undervalue its importance, or it simply does not know how to leverage it.
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In all, the Marcos-Trump agreement practically closes the door for the Philippines to trade with other countries.
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‘Ph needs to ensure US farmers, ranchers, factory workers and business access to almost $500 billion in commercial benefits in the next four years.’
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is taking a cautious stance on the recently concluded US-Philippines trade agreement, as Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.…
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