What we’re watching: A (presumably) peaceful Jan. 6
Here’s what we’re watching in transition world today: 🗓️ What we're watching If all goes as expected on Monday, President-elect Donald Trump’s November victory will be certified peacefully, a stark contrast from President Joe Biden’s certification four years
Gillibrand to chair Senate Democrats’ campaign arm for 2026 cycle
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) will chair Senate Democrats' campaign arm this cycle, teeing up the party’s attempt to regain the majority in 2026. Senate Democrats will have critical races next year in Georgia, Michigan and Maine, where swing-vote Republican Sen.
Customs order implementing PHL-South Korea FTA released
ANFLOCOR.COM/TADECOTHE Bureau of Customs (BoC) said it issued a memorandum order implementing the preferential tariffs the Philippines will enjoy as a result of its free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea.In a statement on Monday, Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio said
Universal Healthcare milestones face delays after reduction in budget allocations — BMI
REUTERSLIMITED GROWTH in public health pending in the 2025 national budget could delay progress towards Universal Health Care (UHC), Fitch Solutions unit BMI said.The UHC Act or Republic Act 11223 aims to ensure quality and affordable access to healthcare, minimizing
Accessing remote areas seen as top obstacle to distributing cheap drugs
REUTERS/YVES HERMAN/ILLUSTRATIONBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, ReporterAFFORDABLE medicine remains out of reach for much of the population despite their availability, with the main obstacle being inadequate distribution to remote areas, the Philippine Pharma Procurement, Inc. (PPPI) said.“While there are affordable