Pres. Marcos urges diplomatic community to back

GALVEZ Inquirer.net

MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong”

Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, January 31 urged members of the diplomatic community to work with his administration in achieving its Philippine Development Plan (PDP)

2023-2028.

This, he said, would serve as the country’s blueprint for its economic and social transformation in the next six years.

“I urge our friends in the Diplomatic Community to work with us in achieving our development goals

by MOMAR G. VISAYA AJPress

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the implementation of the ValueAdded Tax (VAT) Refund Program for foreign tourists by 2024 in an effort to boost tourist arrivals in the country, Malacañang said on Sunday, January 29.

The program is among the “Quick Wins” recommendations presented by the tourism cluster of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) in a meeting with Mr. Marcos last Thursday, January 26.

PSAC is composed of business leaders and industry experts providing technical