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Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza outlined the Bureau’s tax modernization initiatives and long-term institutional reforms under its DARES agenda at the 5th SGV Tax Symposium 2026, held in Makati City, emphasizing immediate improvements in taxpayer services alongside lasting changes in Philippine tax administration. In his presentation titled “BIR D.A.R.E.S.: Driving Change, […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is advancing reforms in pricing, project approvals, and market rules to encourage power investments that support reliable service and reasonable electricity costs. In his keynote address, “Enabling Investments Through Regulation: Pricing, Approvals & Market Stability,” at the 3rd Philippine Power Plant Energy Summit, ERC Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), led by Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan, called for structural and operational reforms in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) to strengthen market flexibility and support the country’s transition toward a more resilient and inclusive energy future during the Electricity Market Exchanges (EMX) 2026 at the Solaire Resort […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano called for a long-term labor agenda anchored on a living wage as he urged the government to build an economy where Filipinos work abroad by choice rather than out of economic necessity. During his Kontra-SONA privilege speech during the Senate session, Cayetano said while overseas employment should always remain […]
Amid rapid changes in the energy sector, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is advancing the Philippine Grid Code (PGC) 2026 Edition as a forward-looking reform to upgrade grid standards, strengthen system reliability, and enable the integration of renewable energy. The PGC 2026 Edition seeks to modernize the country’s transmission system through updated technical standards, stronger […]
As the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) marks its 25th year in June 2026, the Commission posted year-level gains in just ten months from August 2025, sustaining reforms, accelerating regulatory actions, and expanding consumer relief measures amid global fuel price volatility. Since assuming office on August 11, 2025, Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan led […]
Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno participated in the roundtable discussion organized by the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, together with key officials of the Bureau of Customs (BOC), where the Bureau underscored its continuing efforts to modernize customs operations, strengthen trade facilitation, and improve engagement with the business community. In his presentation, Nepomuceno highlighted the […]
Declaring that electricity should be treated as a public service and not merely a business, Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante pushed for urgent amendments to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), warning that millions of Filipinos are being crushed by rising electricity costs and recurring “bill shock.” In a privilege speech delivered before […]
As the House of Representatives resumed sessions, House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III laid out the chamber’s legislative priorities, highlighting 62 bills on second reading and pushing for the passage of key reform measures that will benefit the Filipino people. In his opening address, Dy highlighted the House’s steady work during the session break, emphasizing […]
Instead of scrapping youth leadership bodies like the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK), Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano is calling for stronger reforms, saying programs like student councils and youth governance remain essential in shaping future leaders. Speaking before students at the Cebu Technological University, Cayetano stressed that the issue is not the existence of youth […]