BARMM economic potential; US debt and elections
Two topics will be covered in this column so we go straight to the numbers and facts.The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has the smallest regional GDP size even among Mindanao’s six regions — only P292 billion in
Philippines’ Economic Freedom improved in 2022
THE PHILIPPINES’ RANKING jumped nine spots in a global index on economic freedom due to higher scores in trade freedom and property rights, according to the Canada-based think tank Fraser Institute. Read the full story.CEDTyClea
Meralco says consumers to save P11.8B from 600-MW power supply deals
PHILIPPINE STAR/ERNIE PENAREDONDOMANILA Electric Co. (Meralco) is seeking approval from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for its 600-megawatt (MW) power supply agreements (PSAs), which are projected to result in consumer savings totaling P11.76 billion.Meralco has filed separate joint applications with
Anti-Trump Republicans wade into key down-ballot races with Democratic endorsements
Prominent Republicans opposed to former President Donald Trump are beginning to throw their weight behind Democrats in key down-ballot races. Topping the list: Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), who backed Democratic Rep. Susan Wild for reelection against state Rep. Ryan
Manila’s top envoy to tackle regional issues with Malaysian, Thai peers
Enrique A. Manalo, Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Philippines — DFA.GOV.PHTHE PHILIPPINES’ top envoy will meet with his Malaysian and Thai counterparts this week to discuss regional issues and seek deeper bilateral ties, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).In