Day: June 3, 2025

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday assured that his administration is committed to protecting the rights and welfare of the Philippine workforce during a dialogue with labor leaders at the Goldenberg Mansion, Malaca±an compound in Manila. He emphasized the government’s dedication to fostering open discussions aimed at achieving dignified work, sufficient wages, and a hopeful future for Filipino families. According to Philippines News Agency, Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) president and House Deputy Speaker Raymond Mendoza acknowledged the meeting with President Marcos, highlighting the ‘most urgent’ labor and employment issues affecting millions of Filipino workers. Mendoza

Manila: The Climate Change Commission (CCC) welcomed the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) forthcoming approval of a USD400-million loan aimed at enhancing marine ecosystems and advancing the Philippines’ blue economy under its National Adaptation Plan (NAP). This financial support, announced by ADB President Masato Kanda at the 16th Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Summit, is slated for approval this year and is seen as a significant advancement in scaling up climate adaptation efforts. According to Philippines News Agency, the CCC emphasized the loan’s role as a critical enabler for marine protection and sustainable management of the country’s coastal resources.