AS the Aquino administration grapples with its new medium-term plan, business groups are launching initiatives aimed at complementing the government’s governance agenda. Raul Concepcion, chairman of newly formed “Gov’t Watch,” told reporters that they would present to President Benigno Aquino 3rd early next year a shortlist of suggestions aimed at enhancing the operations of four key agencies, namely the Department of Energy, state-run Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp., and the Bureaus of Customs, and of Internal Revenue.
“The economy and revenue depend on these agencies,” Concepcion said, adding that, “We’re closely watching [the four agencies] to ensure transparency in government.”
Separately, the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) said it has teamed up with the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Asian Institute of Management, Makati Business Club and Management Association of the Philippines to launch a nationwide anti-corruption campaign on Thursday.
“Currently, the campaign has gathered the support of more than 300 companies from a wide range of industries. The campaign aims to help companies fight corruption and operate businesses ethically and with integrity,” ECCP said in a statement. –BEN ARNOLD O. DE VERA REPORTER, Manila Times
July 2025
Nutrition Month
“Give us much more than P50 increase
for proper nutrition!”
Invoke Article 33 of the ILO Constitution
against the military junta in Myanmar
to carry out the 2021 ILO Commission of Inquiry recommendations
against serious violations of
Forced Labour and Freedom of Association protocols.
Accept National Unity Government (NUG)
of Myanmar. Reject Military!
#WearMask #WashHands #Distancing #TakePicturesVideosturesVideos
July
3 July – International Day of Cooperatives
3 July – International Plastic Bag Free Day
5 July – World Youth Skills Day
7 July – Global Forgiveness Day
11 July – World Population Day
17 July – World Day for International Justice
28 July – World Nature Conservation Day
30 July – World Day against Trafficking in Persons
Monthly Observances:
Schools Safety Month
Nutrition Month
National Disaster Consciousness Month
Weekly Observances:
Week 2: Cultural Communities Week
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise
Development Week
Week 3: National Science and
Technology Week
National Disability Prevention and
Rehabilitation Week
July 1-7:
National Culture Consciousness Week
July 13-19:
Philippines Business Week
Week ending last Saturday of July:
Arbor Week
Daily Observances:
First Saturday of July:
International Cooperative Day
in the Philippines
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