Palace defends Marcos, Recto: Wage hike, VAT removal are Congress’ duty

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday defended the administration against criticisms from a lawmaker who accused Executive Secretary Ralph Recto of obstructing labor-related reforms and claimed that no labor-related legislation had been enacted under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

In a briefing in Kazan, Russia, Palace press officer Claire Castro rejected accusations made by Kamanggagawa party-list ...