Macroeconomic Policy News
House fails to vote on Cha-cha resolution
11 June, 2015 at 15:40
(The Philippine Star) | Updated June 11, 2015 MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives failed last night to
Restrictions retained in 2015 ‘negative list’
9 June, 2015 at 10:31
THE GOVERNMENT has kept virtually unchanged its list of domestic activities and sectors restricted to foreign participation, prompting one
PEW Survey 2015: Are Free Trade Agreements...
4 June, 2015 at 10:37
Most Americans believe free trade agreements (FTAs) are good for America – it’s not personal. Amidst the Congressional trade
Palace on Cha-cha: Long way to go
2 June, 2015 at 11:31
By Aurea Calica (The Philippine Star) | Updated May 29, 2015 – 12:00am MANILA, Philippines – Charter change (Cha-cha)
Senate ready to work on passage of...
2 June, 2015 at 10:48
By Christina Mendez (The Philippine Star) | Updated May 30, 2015 MANILA, Philippines – The Senate is ready to flex its muscles
PHL eyes 65th in World Bank ranking
28 May, 2015 at 17:58
Posted on May 27, 2015 11:40:00 PM By Mikhail Franz E. Flores, Senior Reporter FRESH REFORMS that simplified procedures to register a
Internationalizing small firms
28 May, 2015 at 17:19
Cielito F. Habito Philippine Daily Inquirer 12:51 AM | Tuesday, May 19th, 2015 SINCE LAST week, Boracay has been abuzz with delegates
$366M ready for investment in Mindanao
28 May, 2015 at 15:39
Miguel R. Camus Philippine Daily Inquirer 5:29 AM | Tuesday, May 19th, 2015 HOLDING ON TOGETHER A business forum on the
U.S. Senate Passes Fast-Track Trade Legislation
28 May, 2015 at 14:00
Vote paves way for President Obama’s signature Pacific trade deal, though fate in House is uncertain By WILLIAM MAULDIN And SIOBHAN
U.S. Fast-Track Vote Bolsters Talks on Pacific...
27 May, 2015 at 13:34
Trade Representative Michael Froman says TPP negotiations are ‘in the endgame’ By BEN OTTO Updated May 24, 2015 12:09 p.m.
Senate Vote Is a Victory for Obama...
27 May, 2015 at 11:38
By JONATHAN WEISMAN MAY 22, 2015 The Senate voted 62-37 to give this president and the next so-called trade promotion authority,
PH awaits passage of US ‘fast-track’ trade...
25 May, 2015 at 13:49
Amy R. Remo Philippine Daily Inquirer BORACAY ISLAND, Aklan— The passage of the “fast-track” trade bill by the US Senate on Friday
New Timta point of contention rises
21 May, 2015 at 13:17
by BusinessMirror – May 20, 2015 The contentious Tax Incentives Management and Transparency Act (Timta) hurdled the House Ways and
House approves cabotage law, competition bill on...
21 May, 2015 at 11:05
THE HOUSE of Representatives has given its final nod on three economic measures during its plenary session late Tuesday, among them the fair