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In another mobile-based survey conducted by data research firm Tangere from October 14-16, 2024, 61.9% of 1,500 participants expressed support for the proposed constitutional amendment on economic reforms. [72]
December 23 – Philippines–South Korea relations: President Marcos issues Executive Order No. 80, implementing the free trade agreement between the Philippines and South Korea, which takes effect on December 31.
The economy of the Philippines is an emerging market, and considered as a newly industrialized country in the Asia-Pacific region. [31] In 2024, the Philippine economy is estimated to be at ₱26.55 trillion ($471.5 billion), making it the world's 32nd largest by nominal GDP and 13th largest in Asia according to the International Monetary Fund.
MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine lawmakers are considering efforts to amend the country's constitution to ease restrictive provisions on economic ownership, a top congressional leader said on Monday.
They voiced out issues faced by various sectors, including inflation, workers’ salary, the South China Sea dispute, and human rights violations. [18] [19] On the other hand, a pro-Marcos concert was also held along Commonwealth Avenue.
The Tatak Pinoy (Proudly Filipino) Act, designated as Republic Act No. 11981, is a Philippine law aimed at enhancing collaboration between the government and private sector. Authored by Senator Sonny Angara , the act was developed over nearly five years beginning in the 18th Congress [ 1 ] through extensive consultations, studies, and research ...
The economic disaster that accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t just hurt workers and businesses. ... In the midst of all of these structural problems with Social Security, there’s also a ...
Over 10 million women live in poverty in the Philippines. [17] A 2024 survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations from September 14 to 23, 2024 estimated 16.3 million Filipino families considered themselves poor compared to 12.9 million in March 2024. Self-rated poverty were highest in Mindanao (67 percent), followed by Visayas (62 percent ...