15 October 2015 – The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program, the Aquino Administration’s flagship infrastructure initiative, was lauded as a driver of growth that was envisioned to boost government spending, generate employment, and improve competitiveness.
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28 May 2015 – On 11 June 2014, President Aquino certified urgent for immediate action the measure which extends the land acquisition and distribution (LAD) component of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP).
15 December 2014 – In the fifth meeting with House Speaker Sonny Belmonte on November 26, the Philippine Business Groups and Joint Foreign Chambers (PBG-JFC) renewed their call for the passage of key reform measures, halfway into the 16th Congress.
16 October 2014 – Last July 17, President Aquino signed Proclamation 831 identifying the national holidays for 2015.
9 July 2014 – Since the opening of session in 22 July 2013, the 16th Congress has passed nine laws so far.