Marcos economic team intact as secretaries, special adviser retained

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has retained the composition of his administration’s economic team following his call for his Cabinet members to file courtesy resignations. At a news conference on Friday, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the President chose “after careful evaluation” to retain Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto, Economic … Read more

Makati Business Club, PCCI laud retention of economic team

Two of the country’s most influential business groups, Makati Business Club (MBC) and Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), have welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to retain the composition of his administration’s economic team. At a press conference, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin announced that the President, “after careful evaluation,” decided to retain Trade Secretary … Read more