フェルディナンド・マルコス・ジュニア大統領は、フィリピンの発明者たちに対する支援を強化するよう政府機関に指示した。その中で同大統領は、知的財産権の保護、研究助成金へのアクセス確保、そしてアイデアをスタートアップへと結びつける必要性を強調した。大統領は、マラカニアン宮殿で開催された全国発明コンテストおよび展示会の授賞式でこの旨を表明した。
マラカニアン宮殿で開催された全国発明コンテストおよび展示会の授賞式に出席したマルコス大統領は、発明者たちが資金不足や最新技術へのアクセス制限といった困難に直面している現状を認めた。
大統領は、真の課題は、発明を市場に送り出し、一般の人々に恩恵をもたらすことであると述べた。
「私は科学技術省をはじめとする関係政府機関に対し、発明者への財政的および技術的支援を強化するよう指示した」とマルコス大統領は語った。
今回の指示は、知的財産権の保護を強化し、国内のイノベーションを加速させることを目的としている。
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a service contracting program for public utility vehicles, a P10-per-liter fuel subsidy starting April 15, and the release of P8 billion in assistance for over 42,000 barangays nationwide to cushion impacts from the Middle East crisis such as higher fuel prices, a weaker peso, and threats to livelihoods, Malacañang said Thursday. PUV drivers will receive additional income of P40 to P100 per kilometer, while commuters get at least 20% fare discounts on routes linked to trains and major bus lines.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated that the administration's commitment to national security remains firm during the Philippine Army's 129th anniversary at Fort Bonifacio. He vowed to continue modernizing the military and enhancing the Army's role in external defense.
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Following $16 million in consumer goods export deals and seven MOUs signed earlier in the visit, Philippine and South Korean firms inked additional agreements at a forum attended by Presidents Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Lee Jae-myung on March 4. Marcos highlighted partnerships in shipbuilding, nuclear energy, aerospace, critical minerals, supply chain, retail, and health sectors as key to economic ties.
Malacañang has urged prompt investigations into alleged anomalies and the freezing of corruption-linked assets, following the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' admission that the country risks returning to the Financial Action Task Force 'gray list' due to corruption issues.
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In an open letter, tax expert Mon Abrea urges President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to overhaul the Philippine tax system beyond just abolishing the travel tax. The letter highlights that Filipinos pay multiple taxes but receive inadequate public services and economic opportunities. It calls for comprehensive reforms to restore trust in government.
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is urging the government to mobilize an inter-agency response to protect jobs and provide financial lifelines to micro, small, and medium enterprises struggling from the economic fallout of the Middle East conflict. He warns that the current fuel crisis will severely impact the labor market.
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Economic managers are set to meet today to submit proposals to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. addressing soaring oil prices from the Middle East war. Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Development Budget Coordination Committee discussed measures including fuel excise taxes. The UPLIFT committee meeting is also scheduled.