Hirit sa Labor Day... PBBM: Taas-sahod, malabo

ni Mylene Alfonso @News | May 2, 2025

File Photo: Si Pangulong Bongbong Marcos sa 123rd Labor Day - RTVM

Iginiit ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. na kinakailangan ang masusing pag-aaral sa hiling na taas-sahod ng mga manggagawa dahil may epekto ito sa negosyo, trabaho at ekonomiya.

Ginawa ni Marcos ang pahayag nang pangunahan ang pagdiriwang ng 123rd Labor Day celebration sa SMX Convention Center sa Mall of Asia sa Pasay City, kahapon.

"Sa usapin naman ng pagtaas ng suweldo, masarap pakinggan ang matatamis na mga pangako, ngunit ang mga ito ay may epekto sa paglago ng negosyo, trabaho, at ekonomiya. Kaya’t kailangan na pag-aralan natin nang mabuti," pahayag ni Marcos.

Nauna nang nanawagan ang Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) kay Marcos na i-certify as urgent ang P200 legislated wage hike kung saan idinahilan ang pagtaas sa mga gastos sa pampublikong transportasyon.

Gayunman, tiniyak ng Pangulo na pinakikinggan ng gobyerno ang panawagan ng mga manggagawang Pilipino para sa mas mataas na sahod at ang kanilang mga alalahanin ay tinutugunan sa pamamagitan ng Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPBs) sa buong bansa.

Binanggit din ng Pangulo na may kabuuang 16 na rehiyon sa buong bansa ang nagpatupad na ng minimum wage increase mula noong Hunyo ng nakaraang taon.

Samantala, inihayag naman ni Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma na nakatakdang magsimula ang RTWPB sa National Capital Region ng bagong round ng pag-uusap para sa posibleng minimum wage hike sa kalagitnaan ng buwan.

Industrialist Victor Lim elected as new President of FFCCCII

by Info @Business | Apr. 8, 2025

Manila, Philippines – The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) today April 6, 2025, announced the election of industrialist and philanthropist Victor Lim as its new President following a three-day biennial national convention and three rounds of voting by 800 delegates representing 170 Filipino Chinese business chambers and organizations. The convention was held at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. 

Lim succeeds outgoing President Dr. Cecilio K. Pedro, who led FFCCCII’s post-pandemic recovery and digitalization initiatives from 2023-2025. The transition marks a new chapter for the 71-year-old federation, the Philippines’ largest coalition of Filipino Chinese entrepreneurs and philanthropists.  Aside from progressive business and economic advocacies, FFCCCII spearheads numerous socio-civic and cultural charities. 

A PROVEN LEADER WITH DEEP ROOTS  

Victor Lim brings four decades of executive experience across manufacturing, trade, and education advocacy:  

- President/CEO of VECO Paper Corporation and Everwealth Traders and Development Corporation  

- Former EVP of FFCCCII and past leader of multiple industry groups:  

- President: Philippine Stationeries Association, Alliance of Paper Traders Association, Philippine School Pads and Notebooks Manufacturers Association  

- Adviser: Philippine Paper Industry Council  

- Education Advocate:  

- Vice President, St. Stephen’s High School Board of Trustees  

- Past President, St. Stephen’s High School Alumni Association  

- Community Bridge-Builder:  

- Former leader of the Grand Family Association and Philippine Sejo Lim Family Association  

A graduate of University of Santo Tomas (BS Chemical Engineering) and St. Stephen’s High School, Victor Lim embodies FFCCCII’s motto: “Business Excellence with Social Responsibility.” He is also first cousin of the late FFCCCII President Dr. Henry Lim Bon Liong of the Sterling Paper Group.

Statement on the appointment of Dr. Edwin Mercado as new President and CEO of PhilHealth

by Info @Archive | Feb. 5, 2025

Photo: PBBM / Dr. Edwin Mercado / PhilHealth - FB

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) welcomes the appointment of Dr. Edwin M. Mercado as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (PCEO). The entire PhilHealth family extends its full support to Dr. Mercado as he steers the Agency to new heights.

With Dr. Mercado's solid experience in the medical field and proven leadership and management expertise, we are confident that through his leadership, PhilHealth will continue to successfully carry out the mandate of the National Health Insurance Program and fulfill the aspirations of Universal Health Care for the benefit of all 115 million Filipinos.

PhilHealth would also like to extend its deep gratitude to outgoing PCEO Emmanuel R.

Ledesma, Jr. who spearheaded very important reforms in the last two years, especially in the area of claims payments and benefit enhancements.