Agri output contraction in 2021 “wake up call for stronger investment in farmers, agriculture;” Salceda says agri sector needs more public, private investment in 2022, filing livestock industry reform.
Salceda says higher-than-expected GDP growth “a sign of strong PH fundamentals;” House econ recovery chief pushes for mass testing to keep recovery momentum
“PGH of South Luzon:” Salceda sees passage of bill converting BRTTH into a general hospital as Senate expected to approve bill on final reading next week
Salceda reiterates call for system-wide review of banking cybersecurity as public school teachers complain of probable “phishing” scam in Landbank accounts; House tax chair demands guarantee that Landbank will restore lost funds
Salceda to PH econ managers on Fed rate hike: Mind food prices to keep PH interest rates low; House econ recovery chief warns of impacts on garments, handicrafts, other exported consumer items
Salceda lauds “largely successful” pilot face-to-face classes, urges DepEd to address remaining gaps before full return to physical lessons; House econ recovery co-chair hopes for fully open schools by August
