Marcos Proposes 40% Rise in Income Tax Threshold to Aid Small Businesses Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has proposed raising the income tax threshold by 40% to ease costs for …
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South China Sea incidents prompt Marcos to seek reset with China
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippine President Marcos seeks reset with China after South China Sea confrontations Philippine President Marcos seeks to reset ties with China after late July South China Sea confrontations during ASEAN …
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Marcos struggles to court Japanese investors over Philippine tax and corruption during Tokyo visit
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMarcos Jr. state visit to Japan highlights security gains as tax and corruption fears dampen investor enthusiasm Marcos Jr.’s state visit to Japan on May 26, 2026 seeks deeper security …
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Marcos orders 10 percent spending cuts as Iran war deepens stagflation risk
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMarcos Orders 10% Budget Cuts as Iran War Deepens Stagflation Fears Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on May 18, 2026 ordered at least a 10% cut in government spending, saying …
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ASEAN leaders urged by Marcos to stay agile amid Middle East crisis
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiASEAN summit in Cebu: Marcos urges regional agility as inflation and growth risks rise At the ASEAN summit in Cebu, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Southeast Asian leaders to …