MBC Congratulates Congress for the Ratification of Three Important Reforms
16 June 2025 – The Makati Business Club congratulates Congress on the passage of three important reforms that will bring in more investors, accelerate key infrastructure projects, and improve transparency. These bills are:
- Right Of Way Act amendments
- Amendments to the Foreign Investors’ Long-Term Lease Act
- E-Governance Act
MBC advocates for improvements in governance, infrastructure, and transparency as key drivers to attract more investors, thereby creating more jobs. We believe that these reforms are aligned with these advocacies.
We hope that the proper implementation of these reforms will achieve the intended goal of enhancing the country’s competitiveness. (END)
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