Politics and Policy
257 reports
President Marcos Jr. Approves Administrative Order Establishing Special Committee on Human Rights Coordination; Stakeholders Provide Varied Responses
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. established the Special Committee on Human Rights Coordination to sustain international rights initiatives. This regulatory oversight body signals alignment with global governance standards, maintaining compliance stability for commercial enterprises.
Senate Probe on Tarlac POGO Operations Reveal ‘Dubious, Questionable’ Background of Bamban Mayor Alice Leal Guo
Bamban Mayor Alice Guo faced intense Senate scrutiny over her alleged connections to raided offshore gaming operations and an unverified background. This high-profile probe highlights intensifying regulatory, reputational, and compliance risks for enterprises operating in the Philippines.
President Marcos Jr. Orders Faster Permitting Process for Infrastructure Flagship Projects
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order No. 59, streamlining the permitting process for flagship infrastructure projects. Eliminating local bureaucratic red tape reduces regulatory friction and enhances the broader operational and logistics environment for enterprises.
Talks about Establishment, Promotion of Philippine Defense Industry On the Table
The Philippine Navy plans to develop local military shipbuilding to end foreign vessel procurement. Backed by pending defense modernization legislation, this strategic pivot creates long-term industrial manufacturing and supply chain opportunities for commercial enterprises.
Trillanes: ICC to Issue Arrest Warrants ‘Soon’ for Dutertes, Other Drug War Personalities; Marcos Destabilization Plot ‘In The Works’ Among Security Forces
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV alleges an ICC arrest warrant for Rodrigo Duterte and a police-led destabilization plot against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. These unverified claims signal elite friction and policy volatility for enterprises.
Three BARMM Governors File Petition Against ‘Unconstitutional and Invalid’ Bangsamoro Governance Code
Three Mindanao governors petitioned the Supreme Court to nullify the Bangsamoro Local Governance Code, contesting the chief minister's power over local governments and anti-dynasty provisions. This legal clash increases regional political volatility ahead of the 2025 elections.
Philippine Court Grants Bail For Former Opposition Senator Leila De Lima
A regional trial court granted bail to former Senator Leila De Lima after seven years in prison, citing weak prosecution evidence. This highlights a shifting political environment and demonstrates judicial independence, posing no immediate security risks to enterprise operations.