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13/05/2026

In this video, Dr. Fita Aldaba breaks down how other ASEAN countries leveled up their manufacturing and exports—and what the Philippines can learn from them. 💡

"It's now up to us kung paano natin ide-design 'yung mga policies natin—learning from our previous mistakes and learning from the success factors that we've seen na nag-work sa ibang mga bansa. Tayo ang magde-design kung ano ang magiging future ng ating mga industriya," Aldaba said.

06/05/2026

In part 2 of our conversation with former DTI Undersecretary Dr. Fita Aldaba, we dive into a new industrial policy geared toward helping our industries become more competitive and productive. 🌏 💼

Reforms, she said, should focus on:
💪 Upskilling our workforce
💡 Driving innovation
🚫 Cutting red tape to make business easier
🤝 Getting the entire government on the same page

Watch part 1 of the interview: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1JACuifoUH/

27/04/2026

Why did decades of fiscal incentives and protectionist tariffs lead to a "misallocation of resources"? 🤔

We sit down with Dr. Rafaelita "Fita" Aldaba, DepEd AI research advisor and former DTI undersecretary, to talk about the "ups and downs" of our industrial journey—from the 1950s to the age of AI. Watch now!

21/04/2026

Peace Advocates Welcome New Peace Adviser, Urge Urgent Action on Bangsamoro Process

A broad coalition of peace advocates from the Bangsamoro and across the Philippines—representing civil society, academe, labor, political parties, and the business sector—today welcomed the leadership transition in the peace process following the resignation of Carlito Galvez Jr..

In a statement, the group described the moment as a “critical opportunity to reset direction” in the implementation of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro, citing stalled commitments, coordination gaps, and weakening trust as urgent concerns.

The coalition called on the national government to fully empower new leadership, restore momentum, and deliver on long-standing commitments under the peace agreement.

“We welcome this transition, but leadership change must be matched by decisive action,” the group said.
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20/04/2026

"Regardless, the senators stood firm that the Anti-Epal provision is important to alleviate the patronage politics in the country.

“'Importante siya dahil in-apply natin ‘yun sa lahat ng cash aid, lahat ng mga ayuda programs ng gobyerno na hindi pwedeng gamitin ng pulitiko for their own political patronage. So malaking safeguard ‘yan na ilagay sa general provision. So ibig sabihin, lahat ng programa ng gobyerno sakop nito dahil nasa general provision,' Gatchalian said. "

The bill outlining the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 is now up for the review of the President, and it features a provision that seeks to end the longstanding patronage politics fueled through the distribution of financial aid. 

15/04/2026

"Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla stressed that citizen participation is crucial in enforcing the prohibition.

"'If the politicians commit violations, we call on the people to take photos, post them on Facebook and we can investigate,' Remulla said at a press briefing."

The Department of the Interior and Local Government yesterday urged the public to report politicians who violate anti-epal rules, warning that repeat offenders could face administrative and even criminal charges.

11/04/2026

"The practice is widespread across the country, mainly because enforcement of anti-epal circulars has been almost non-existent."

The Department of the Interior and Local Government has ordered officials of local government units to take down all materials featuring their names and images on state-funded property, projects and programs. The DILG order covers all LGU officials down to the barangay.

07/04/2026

ICYMI: PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said in a statement that their 'anti-epal' directive covers materials displayed within police stations, camps, offices and other PNP- owned premises.

The move follows Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Memorandum Circular No. 2026-006 and a supplemental PNP memorandum issued 2 February.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) clarified Sunday that a recent directive to remove political signage and branding applies only to police facilities and pro

30/03/2026

📢 ICYMI: DILG calls on LGUs to institutionalize 'Anti- Epal' policy

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27/03/2026

In celebration of the 12th Anniversary of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB), a multi-sectoral group of leaders from civil society, academe, labor, and business issues this statement to sound the alarm on the current state of the peace process.

Twelve years on, the challenge is no longer agreement—but delivery.

As the process faces growing risks of drift, we call for renewed leadership, sustained engagement, and decisive action to safeguard its gains and support its credible completion.

📄 Read the full statement below.