Day: July 30, 2025

Manila: The House of Representatives has elected new leaders for several pivotal committees, notably the Appropriations, Rules, and Quad Comm, in a significant organizational shift aimed at enhancing legislative oversight, fiscal discipline, and coordination of House proceedings in the 20th Congress. This strategic move is expected to fortify the legislative body’s efficiency and governance. According to Philippines News Agency, Nueva Ecija 1st District Rep. Mikaela Angela ‘Mika’ Suansing has been appointed as the chair of the influential Committee on Appropriations, which oversees the national budget. Suansing, a prominent figure among the House Young Guns, will be supported by Bataan 2nd

Manila: Senator Loren Legarda is advocating for the passage of the proposed ‘Pangkabuhayan Act’ to address the persistent hurdles faced by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in accessing government support and financial assistance. According to Philippines News Agency, the proposed law aims to streamline livelihood and entrepreneurship programs by establishing Sustainable Livelihood and Entrepreneurial Development Centers (SLEDs) in every rural municipality. These one-stop centers will offer training, business registration, technical support, and access to financing-particularly for MSMEs in economically depressed areas. Legarda emphasized the need to reduce red tape and embrace innovation, stating that this would empower Filipinos not

San juan city: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is intensifying its commitment to assist families and individuals in street situations (FISS) in returning to their homes or communities through the Pag-Abot Program. According to Philippines News Agency, Secretary Rex Gatchalian highlighted that the Pag-Abot Program aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to extend the DSWD’s reach and ensure vulnerable groups are included in social protection initiatives. During his fourth State of the Nation Address, President Marcos emphasized the urgent need for government assistance for families and individuals living on the streets, urging local government units

San juan city: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has expressed its full support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call to amend the provisions of Republic Act 11310, which institutionalized the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). This announcement was made during the Post-SONA Discussions Session 3: Health and Social Welfare Protection, where DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian highlighted the need for changes to the law. According to Philippines News Agency, Secretary Gatchalian noted that the current law allows 4Ps beneficiaries to remain in the program for a maximum of seven years. However, recent challenges such as the Covid-19

Manila: United Kingdom’s financial technology firm giant Revolut will enter the Philippine market through the establishment of its second Global Tech Hub in Asia, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. According to Philippines News Agency, the investment is the outcome of sustained investor engagements led by Finance Secretary Ralph Recto in London (October 2024), Davos (January 2025), and Manila (2025), positioning the Philippines as a rising hotspot for global tech and financial innovation. The investment deal aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to roll out the red carpet for investors through a suite of structural reforms designed to