PRESIDENT GMA has called on the business community to help enhance the country’s competitive advantage and attractiveness as an investment haven to improve the economy.
The focus should still be jobs for the people and prosperity for the country.
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It is the right of critics to oppose for fiscalization purposes but "power grab and ouster are another matter," the President has stressed.
Translation: You can open your mouth but touch me not.
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"Degenerated politics" is setting the nation back, PGMA has warned.
Yes, folks, let’s have constructive politics!
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"Truly we are working together," PGMA hailed businessmen at the recent Manila Hotel gathering of the PCCI.
A heart-warming praise for friends, a veiled threat for enemies.
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"We will be part of the solution rather than be a part of the problem," the PCCI vowed.
Yes, let’s all be part of the solution, not a tool of the dissolution of the Republic!
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has pointed out that the country will achieve moderate growth of 4.7 percent this year "but the outlook would be much brighter were strong reforms to continue."
A fair forecast – and suggestion that should be heeded.
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Likewise, more than 350 foreign employers have promised to recruit Filipino workers at the forthcoming Labor Opportunity Program here in Manila this November, according to DoLE.
Jobs for Pinoys, dollars for the country!
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Meanwhile, the government has reiterated its policy of dispersing rallies without permits or those held outside designated places, especially Malacañang area.
It’s still CPR, Can’t Prolong Rally.
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Opposition leaders have criticized the recent controversial dispersal of a C.M. Recto and Mendiola "prayer rally" participated in by former VP Teofisto Guingona, bishops, and other personalities.
Water cannons vs saliva brigade sparks controversy.
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Threatening to sue, participant Sen. Jamby Madrigal has described the dispersal as "a dark period in Philippine history."
Because, being water-drenched, she could not see anything.
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Some bishops have denounced "calibrated preemptive response (CPR)" by launching their Church People’s call for Resignation.
It’s CPR vs CPR! More war games forthcoming.
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Concerned groups and lawmakers have asked the PNP publish the list of all Freedom Parks nationwide where rallies can be freely held.
To enjoy the cherished freedom to park, shout, and sleep afterwards!
