Salceda elated by De Vera reappointment to CHED; House tax chair says challenge is now to follow PBBM directive to make education “skills-based” following “German model”
Salceda files bills to boost livestock and poultry sectors, and to set up competitiveness funds for domestic crops; House tax chair says tariff revenues should support domestic sector, contribute to food sufficiency
Salceda says “fertilizers almost certain” to be part of SONA; House tax panel chair says cheaper fertilizers, discount coupons “will bring down food prices”
Salceda calls on PBBM to articulate “grand national ambition” given “historic mandate;” House tax panel chair urges President to provide “technocratic roadmap” toward P11 trn infra spending, 8% annual GDP growth by end-term, and PH membership in ‘rich countries club’ by 2040
Salceda warns of shrinkflation in bread, as wheat, eggs sugar gets more expensive; House tax chair asks flour millers to fortify flour, bread to make up for lost nutritional value
