Monday, 28 September 2026
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Property CEOs join forces to seek tax breather as housing pressure builds
The country’s biggest property groups are closing ranks behind a push to delay new valuation rules, raising the pressure on the Marcos administration as developers grapple with higher costs, unsold units and a massive housing backlog.
23 Jul 2026
4:57PM
PSAC pushes cyber, AI, fiber reforms for PH connectivity
The Private Sector Advisory Council's Digital Infrastructure Sector (PSAC-Digital Infra) urged President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to accelerate reforms in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure, as the government works to strengthen the country's digital resilience and expand nationwide connectivity.
10 Apr 2026
9:13AM
PSAC, gov’t align on jobs plan amid Middle East tensions
At the 4th meeting of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Education and Jobs Sector Group in Malacañang on April 8, officials endorsed a package of measures aimed at protecting employment, sustaining business activity, and preparing the workforce for longer-term shifts in the global economy.
28 Apr 2025
3:00PM
Private sector pushes 'government-as-a-service' model for digital integration
One of the core recommendations was to create a centralized digital system connecting government agencies, allowing citizens to apply for documents, permits, and pay fees through a single platform—similar to the seamless interaction between applications on a smartphone.
8 Mar 2025
1:39PM
Private sector council sounds alarm on PH’s shortage of 27,500 pharmacists
As if the country’s healthcare sector didn’t have enough challenges, here’s another one: a severe shortage of pharmacists.
7 Oct 2024
12:00AM
After Malacañang soft launch, PLDT’s COO pledges internet for state universities by 2025
By: Miguel R. Camus
Menardo “Butch” Jimenez Jr. is marking his recent appointment as the new chief operating officer of PLDT Inc. with an ambitious program to provide internet connectivity in all state universities, especially those in remote areas, by 2025.
28 Sep 2024
2:10PM
Tycoon Aboitiz urges ‘long-term, sustainable’ plans to counter worsening floods
The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has proposed a set of urgent measures to address escalating flood risks in both Metro Manila and rural areas.
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