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GMA Network
01-07-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
House: Almost 700 proposed bills filed on Day 1 of 20th Congress
Nearly 700 bills were filed on the first day of the 20th Congress at the House of Representatives. In a statement, the House said that 683 measures were filed on Monday, June 30. Of this number 666 were House bills, 16 were House Resolutions (expressing the sense of the House) and one Joint Resolution. The first bill filed on record, filed by Leyte Representative and expected 20th Congress House Speaker Martin Romualdez, was the House Bill 1 or the Rice Industry and Consumer Empowerment (RICE) Act which grants the National Food Authority (NFA) additional regulatory powers aimed at lowering rice prices and protecting farmers. Other bills filed by Romualdez during Day 1 were: Bill exempting Overseas Filipino Workers' (OFWs) from paying premium contributions to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Bill establishing the Philippine Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) Bill updating the system on providing private school educational assistance and creation of Eastern Visayas Development Authority. Romualdez co-authored all the abovementioned bills numbered House Bills 1 to 5 with Tingog Party-list Representatives Jude Acidre and Andrew Julian Romualdez, who is Romualdez's son. Neophyte Valenzuela City Representative Gerald Cloyd Alexis Galang, meanwhile, filed seven bills on Monday, including Magna Carta for Senior Citizens, Social Pension of Senior Citizens Act and bill seeking to amend the Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015. Another neophyte lawmaker, Kabataan party-list Representative and lawyer Renee Co and comebacking Antonio Tinio of ACT Teachers party-list also filed the Delivery of Accessible Services in Universities (DASURV) bill, which seeks to provide housing, health, and food assistance to public school students. —VAL, GMA Integrated News "The DASURV Bill is our answer to the continuing financial barriers that prevent Filipino youth from accessing quality higher education. Hindi pa rin totoo ang free education kung marami pang kailangang bayaran ng mga estudyante at kanilang mga pamilya," Co said. In addition, Tinio and Co also refiled the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, or Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) Equality measure, which seeks to prohibit discrimination among the members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA) community. "For too long, the SOGIESC Equality Bill has been delayed despite overwhelming public support. Hindi na dapat maghintay pa ang LGBTQIA+ community para sa equal protection under the law," Co added. —VAL, GMA Integrated News
Newsweek
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
JD Vance is Crushing the 2028 Election Competition Right Now: Survey
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Vice President J.D. Vance is by a significant margin the most popular potential 2028 Republican presidential candidate among GOP primary voters, according to a new survey conducted by Emerson College Polling. But one expert told Newsweek, "...his fate is tied to the success of Trump's second term, and if that fails to deliver, JD's star will wane." Newsweek contacted the office of Vice President Vance for comment on Friday via email outside of regular office hours. Why It Matters Whilst he's occasionally toyed with running for a third term, President Trump is constitutionally limited to two terms in the White House, meaning the Republican Party will need a new candidate for the 2028 presidential election. Over the past decade, Trump has redefined the Republican Party, moving it to more nativist, protectionist, and anti-immigration positions, and the 2028 GOP presidential primary could see a contest between those who want it to continue with this direction and their rivals. What To Know Emerson College Polling surveyed 416 likely Republican primary voters about their preferred 2028 presidential candidate between June 24 and 25, with the data having a plus or minus 4.8 percentage point margin of error. The poll found that Vance had a strong lead, with 46 percent saying he was their preferred candidate, ahead of Secretary of State Marco Rubio at 12 percent and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis at 9 percent. They were followed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at 5 percent and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley each at 2 percent. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, business tycoon Vivek Ramaswamy and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin all had 1 percent support. Another 17 percent of those polled said they were "undecided." Vice President J.D. Vance speaking during the 20th annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on February 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. Vice President J.D. Vance speaking during the 20th annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on February 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker/GETTY Vance shared Trump's more nationalistic view of what the Republican Party should be, but also has close ties to figures on the tech right, including billionaire businessman Peter Thiel. Emerson College Polling also surveyed 404 likely Democratic primary voters over the same period, which produced a much tighter result. When asked about their preferred 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, 16 percent chose former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg, 13 percent supported a second run by Kamala Harris, and 12 percent endorsed California Governor Gavin Newsom. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Pennsylvania Governor Tim Waltz came in joint fourth with 7 percent support each, followed by left-wing Senate veteran Bernie Sanders at 5 percent. Recently, Newsom challenged Vance to a debate after the vice president accused him of "egging on" violent disorder in Los Angeles during anti-immigration enforcement demonstrations. Overall, Emerson College Polling surveyed 1,000 U.S. voters, with 42 percent saying they would vote for each of the Democratic and Republican nominees on a generic 2028 presidential ballot, with another 16 percent undecided. On Trump, 45 percent approved of his performance as president, whilst 46 percent disapproved. What People Are Saying Speaking to Newsweek Mark Shanahan, an expert in American politics who teaches at the University of Surrey in the UK, said: "It's very early days yet in picking the runners and riders for the 2028 GOP Presidential Primary and at the moment, it's hard for anyone to see past the vast shadow cast by the incumbent. It's no surprise that Vance is leading the field. He has high visibility and name recognition. "However, his fate is tied to the success of Trump's second term, and if that fails to deliver, JD's star will wane. Rubio, DeSantis and RFK Junior are tarnished by failed previous runs for the White House, and realistically, Vance is most likely to face a successful Governor - Youngkin or Abbott perhaps, or a member of Congress who gains momentum from the midterms and can challenge the Vance continuity candidacy." Emerson College Polling executive director Spencer Kimball said: "Vice President Vance has solidified himself as the frontrunner in the 2028 nomination contest, backed by 52% of male Republican primary voters and voters over 60. "Looking ahead to next year's Midterm Election, the Democrats have a slight edge over the Republicans, with independents breaking for the Democratic candidate 37% to 27%. However, a significant 36% of independents are undecided, so this number is expected to shift." What Happens Next Vance has not announced that he is running in the 2028 Republican presidential primary contest, nor would he be expected to do so until much nearer the time. The first GOP presidential primary elections are expected to be held in early 2028.
Barnama
28-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
IMF Forum Explores How Governments Can Better Navigate Rising Borrowing Costs, Refinancing Pressures
BUSINESS KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The 20th International Monetary Fund (IMF) Public Debt Management Forum explores and discusses how governments can better navigate the challenges of rising borrowing costs and debt refinancing pressures. The forum was jointly organised by the Finance Ministry, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the IMF on May 27-28. The Finance Ministry said in a statement that one key focus was improving the liquidity of government bond markets to ensure investors remain confident and engaged even during times of economic uncertainty. 'Participants also explored Islamic finance's growing role in sovereign borrowing strategies, offering new opportunities for countries seeking to diversify funding sources,' it said. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan highlighted in his keynote address the importance of global collaboration in shaping resilient debt strategies in the face of rising debt vulnerabilities and shifting investor expectations. 'It is increasingly clear that the future of debt sustainability cannot rely on national efforts alone. We must strengthen cross-border collaboration, deepen institutional partnerships, and foster the exchange of knowledge to build resilience and strengthen investor confidence,' he said. The two-day forum, themed 'Managing Public Debt Amid Evolving Capital Markets' has gathered around 200 senior government officials, public debt managers and financial market experts from a total of 37 emerging and advanced countries to engage in critical discussions shaping the future of sovereign debt management. This forum discussed emerging challenges and opportunities in sovereign financing risks, weathering the market volatility, Islamic finance, digitalisation in government bond markets and the role of primary dealers as well as market makers. Besides, IMF's financial counsellor and director of the monetary and capital markets department, Tobias Adrian discussed the risks to global financial stability and emphasised the importance of debt transparency.
Cision Canada
26-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
The 20th Western China International Fair opens, drawing over 3,000 enterprises
CHENGDU, China, May 26, 2025 /CNW/ -- The 20th Western China International Fair (WCIF), themed "Deepen Reform for More Momentum, Expand Openness for Greater Growth," opened in Chengdu, Sichuan Province on May 25. The five-day fair has attracted the participation of over 3,000 enterprises from 62 countries and regions as well as 27 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) in China. The 20th WCIF has two guest countries of honor, namely Hungary and Laos, and two guest provinces of honor, namely Zhejiang and Qinghai, for the first time. The United Arab Emirates serves as a special partner. In addition, 15 themed pavilions have been set up in three exhibition areas: Opening Up and Cooperation Exhibition Area, New Industrial Momentum Exhibition Area, and Wonderful Life Exhibition Area. With a total exhibition area of 200,000 square meters, this fair focuses on displaying the latest scientific and technological achievements as well as characteristic industries of the participating countries and regions. Of all the participating enterprises this year, 114, or 55.6%, are among the Fortune Global 500 Companies, Top 500 Chinese Enterprises, and Top 500 Chinese Private Enterprises. In particular, there are 61 Fortune Global 500 companies, an increase of 74.3% over the previous edition. This year's WCIF mainly includes 25 events, such as Opening Ceremony, Western China Investment Promotion Fair & Contract Signing Ceremony of Economic Cooperation Projects, Western China International Sourcing Conference, and Guest Country of Honor Events. Participants from western China have signed contracts for 416 investment cooperation projects with Chinese and foreign investors, involving an investment of RMB 354.3 billion. It is roughly estimated that more than 2,200 projects have been launched with an investment of over RMB 3.7 trillion.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The 20th Western China International Fair opens, drawing over 3,000 enterprises
CHENGDU, China, May 26, 2025 /CNW/ -- The 20th Western China International Fair (WCIF), themed "Deepen Reform for More Momentum, Expand Openness for Greater Growth," opened in Chengdu, Sichuan Province on May 25. The five-day fair has attracted the participation of over 3,000 enterprises from 62 countries and regions as well as 27 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) in China. The 20th WCIF has two guest countries of honor, namely Hungary and Laos, and two guest provinces of honor, namely Zhejiang and Qinghai, for the first time. The United Arab Emirates serves as a special partner. In addition, 15 themed pavilions have been set up in three exhibition areas: Opening Up and Cooperation Exhibition Area, New Industrial Momentum Exhibition Area, and Wonderful Life Exhibition Area. With a total exhibition area of 200,000 square meters, this fair focuses on displaying the latest scientific and technological achievements as well as characteristic industries of the participating countries and regions. Of all the participating enterprises this year, 114, or 55.6%, are among the Fortune Global 500 Companies, Top 500 Chinese Enterprises, and Top 500 Chinese Private Enterprises. In particular, there are 61 Fortune Global 500 companies, an increase of 74.3% over the previous edition. This year's WCIF mainly includes 25 events, such as Opening Ceremony, Western China Investment Promotion Fair & Contract Signing Ceremony of Economic Cooperation Projects, Western China International Sourcing Conference, and Guest Country of Honor Events. Participants from western China have signed contracts for 416 investment cooperation projects with Chinese and foreign investors, involving an investment of RMB 354.3 billion. It is roughly estimated that more than 2,200 projects have been launched with an investment of over RMB 3.7 trillion. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE WCIF View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
