President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday asked for the continued backing of his ardent supporters after a successful campaign, and with the country now
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UNESCO honors Salceda with 2022 UNESCO Club Outstanding Public Servant Award
THE United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has chosen Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda as its 2022 UNESCO Club Outstanding Public Servant in Good
SSS releases 13-month pay, other benefits this week
The Social Security System (SSS) will release the 13th month benefit and the monthly pension of its eligible members starting first week of December. In a statement on Thursday,
DOJ directs NBI to probe NAIA human smuggling ring
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has directed the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate the activities of rogue airport employees including Bureau of Immigration personnel allegedly behind the
DBM urges private sector to help advance public service
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has urged the private sector to help government in improving public services to fast-track the country’s economic recovery. DBM Secretary
Marcos to Pinoy envoys: Promote, protect PH interests
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday called on newly appointed Filipino diplomats to promote and protect their country’s interests in the respective foreign assignments.
Remarks and predictions on Q3 2022 GDP growth figures
By Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda (Albay, 2nd district) Chairman, House Committee on Ways and Means
I expect the economy to have grown between 7.5 to 7.8 percent, defying expectations and reflecting the overall shift in attitude from pandemic mode to endemic mode for COVID-19. This is upon our analysis of (1) data from the country’s traffic situation which is evidence of higher economic activity, (2) higher-than-expected OFW remittances, (3) the continuing boom in the services sector, especially the BPO sector and freelancing; (4) very good employment numbers in September; and (5) good tax performance, indicating that there is a growing tax base.
PH economy under Marcos shows signs of ‘exceptional strength’
MANILA – The 7.6 percent growth of the Philippine economy in the third quarter of the year showed that the economy under the administration of President
EU ambassador recognizes Salceda’s assurance to help upgrade standard of Pinoy seafarers
European Union (EU) Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron has acknowledged the assurance of support made by Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda, to help improve
DOE urged to allow immediate gas exploration in Recto Bank
Cagayan de Oro City 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez has urged the Department of Energy (DOE) to immediately allow gas exploration in the Recto Bank waters by its service contractor for it to
