When govt corruption undermines private sector efforts to plug revenue leakages
For decades, the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) has been waging an unrelenting battle against smuggling and other forms of illicit trade. Its officers and members have devoted time, resources, and expertise to this cause—not for personal gain, but to help the government protect revenues and promote fair competition.
Breaking the chains of political dynasties: A call to action for the 20th Congress
What is the Philippine Constitution? It is the fundamental law of the land. As such, shouldn’t it serve as the guiding framework for lawmakers when creating legislation? As a matter of fact, all laws must follow the Constitution because it serves as the supreme legal framework of the country. Our Constitution was subjected to a nationwide plebiscite, which means the people approved the Constitution as a whole. As the basic law of the land, the Constitution is the expression of the sovereign will of the people. Therefore, all provisions of the Constitution embody the collective voice of the Filipino people.
FPI ready to help govt in negotiating a trade deal with US
WE are sure that the government is now taking steps to ensure the Philippines can take advantage of the 90-day window that US President Trump has given to trade partners to conclude a bilateral...
Protecting lives and property: The urgent need for stricter building standards in the Philippines
I have been actively campaigning against the use of substandard products, particularly construction materials that are illegally imported into the Philippines through technical smuggling…
Fighting illicit trade: Unravelling what’s beneath the tip of the iceberg
While I’m happy to note that there has been some success in the fight against smuggling and other forms of illicit trade recently initiated by the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) in coordination...
