
Philippine Senate Prioritizes Cost of Living, Jobs, and Infrastructure
The Philippine Senate, under Senator Gatchalian, has outlined its priority agenda, focusing on addressing the high cost of basic goods and electricity, creating jobs, and improving infrastructure. These legislative efforts aim to ramp up the economy and ease the financial burden on citizens.
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Rappler Recap: What are the Senate’s priorities Senate under Gatchalian?
Gatchalian says the Senate will focus on reviving economic growth and delivering immediate relief to Filipino families struggling with high prices and the rising cost of living
By James Patrick Cruz
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MANILA, Philippines — Aside from ensuring the timely passage of the 2027 national budget, the Senate will also focus on key priority measures that address urgent concerns of Filipinos, such as the high costs of basic goods and electricity, workers’ low pay, and job security. Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said this as he presided over
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The Senate will prioritize measures aimed at lowering the cost of living, creating jobs and accelerating infrastructure development, alongside the timely passage of the proposed 2027 national budget.
By Mark Ernest Villeza
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