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2 days ago | 
tribune.net.ph | Raffy Ayeng
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the country’s largest business organization, has urged incoming lawmakers of the 20th Congress to prioritize the passage of pending economic reforms in both the House and Senate that support and promote the competitive growth of enterprises.
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2 days ago | 
tribune.net.ph | Raffy Ayeng
Cebu’s Garcia clan thanked Cebuanos on Tuesday for supporting the candidacy of Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia, following her loss to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s ally, Pamela Baricuatro, in the gubernatorial race in the province. “Thank you to everyone who supported my sister, Gov. Gwen Garcia, in the recent elections.
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3 days ago | 
tribune.net.ph | Raffy Ayeng
Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, a trusted ally of former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte, is leading the senatorial race in this year’s midterm elections — aligning with pre-election surveys that predicted him as the 2025 Senate topnotcher. As of 10:47 p.m., with 74.01% of election returns received by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Media Server, Go of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) has secured 25,270,001 votes.
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3 days ago | 
tribune.net.ph | Raffy Ayeng
Despite the various election-related incidents that proliferated on social media during the midterm polls on Monday, Commission on Elections chairperson George Garcia maintained that these incidents are just isolated cases and no failure of elections has been declared in any part of the country. “There was no failure of elections or whatsoever, as all have functioned well.
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3 days ago | 
tribune.net.ph | Raffy Ayeng
The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) said it is united with the nation in hoping for honest and safe elections, while encouraging losing candidates to accept their fate and move on. “To those who gave a good fight but lost in the election, try to move on, respect the result, and support the winning team of leaders," said Edgardo Lacson, chairperson of ECOP, in a Viber message. "To the winners, be magnanimous and deliver your promises,” Lacson further urged.
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4 days ago | 
tribune.net.ph | Raffy Ayeng
Trade negotiators aim to “substantially conclude” this year’s talks on the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA), which will improve Philippine exporters’ access to the ASEAN and Canadian markets. As such, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Tariff Commission (TC) recently held a virtual public consultation and called for position papers on the ongoing ACAFTA discussions.
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4 days ago | 
tribune.net.ph | Raffy Ayeng
The government has launched its pivotal 10-year Trabaho Para sa Bayan 2025-2034 (Jobs for the Nation) first labor market plan, which aims to promote decent work, advance business opportunities and create a robust framework for sustainable and equitable growth. The International Labor Organization (ILO) supported this initiative by providing technical assistance and resources for regional consultations and reviewing the plan.
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4 days ago | 
tribune.net.ph | Raffy Ayeng
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has assembled a delegation to Japan and South Korea within the month for trade missions and road shows. For Japan, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said the trade mission will fly to Tokyo in the last week of May primarily to seek an update on Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) talks, especially on the sectors of agriculture and semiconductors. “The next trade mission is Tokyo, and there’s also South Korea.
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5 days ago | 
tribune.net.ph | Raffy Ayeng
“I did it so you could have a better life — something we couldn’t give you.” That was all his mother could say when, after being apart for decades, her son finally asked the question that had haunted him since childhood. Thirty-eight years ago, a poor mother handed over her five-year-old son to her unmarried sister-in-law — a woman known for her stern and unbending ways. The little boy cried and begged not to be taken, but no amount of tears could undo the decision.
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5 days ago | 
tribune.net.ph | Raffy Ayeng
Major roads like Commonwealth Avenue turned blue on Saturday as hundreds of motorcycle riders rallied in support of the Angkasangga Partylist — a powerful final push just two days ahead of the 12 May midterm elections. More than just a show of force, the motorcade sent a clear message: the riding community is no longer waiting for change — they’re driving it themselves, escorting Angkasangga Partylist’s first nominee, George Royeca, to the gates of Congress in Quezon City.
