MAP Statements/Advocacy

MAP continues issuing statements from time to time to address issues on good governance which the government needs to focus on. The MAP Board believes that MAP should become more involved in community affairs and work with government toward a better environment for our people and brighter conditions that can encourage greater levels of business growth.


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Let the People DecideReleased on 12 May 2007 as a half-page ad in INQUIRER and this Statement was co-signed by MBC and MAP.
MAP Statement on Good GovernanceThe MAP Statement on Good Governance was published as a full-page ad in STAR and INQUIRER on 14 February 2008.
Broadband for Barangays or Better Education and HealthReleased on 6 June 2007 as a half-page ad in STAR and co-signed by Action for Economic Reforms, BBC, FINEX, Foundation for Economic Freedom, MBC and MAP.
MAP Statement on the La Mesa WatershedPublished in the 2 April 2007 "MAPping the Future" Column in INQUIRER.
MAP Urges Political Will in Fighting CorruptionReleased on 11 May 2007 in BUSINESSWORLD and May 13 in STAR.
Reform Our Electoral System Now!Released on 10 July 2007 as a half-page ad in INQUIRER.
A Growing Culture of ImpunityReleased as a paid ad on 7 September 2007 and co-signed by Action for Economic Reforms, Foundation for Economic Freedom, FINEX, MBC and MAP.
MAP Statement on Threats by GovernmentPublished as a half-page ad in STAR on 14 March 2008.
Pahayag ng MAP Tungkol sa Mabuting PamamahalaTagalog version of the “MAP Statement on Good Governance” which was translated pro bono by Dr. Nicanor “Nick” Tiongson.
An Urgent Appeal to the Supreme CourtReleased on 8 April 2008 and co-signed by MAP and MBC.
Statement on Suspension on VAT on Oil - 3 (pdf version)Joint MAP, FINEX and MBC Statement issued as a press release on 5 February 2008.
MAP Endorsement for House Bill #1680MAP endorsement for House Bill #1680 dated 28 April 2008 addressed to Congressman Magtanggol Gunigundo.
Stability in Law Drives Business and Investment SustainabilityJoint MAP, FINEX and MBC Statement released on 5 June 2008.
On Presidential Doleouts
Constitutional Convention - Proper Mode for Constitutional ChangeReleased on 26 August 2008 as a joint MAP-MBC press release.
Retain VAT, But Help the PoorReleased on 25 July 2008 as a joint statement of the Action for Economic Reforms, FINEX, MBC and MAP.
A Statement of Grave Concern on the Proposed MOA with the MILFPress Release issued on 14 August 2008.
Statement on the Implementation of the Tax Relief Package LawReleased on 1 September 2008 as a Joint Press Release of the Action for Economic Reforms, AmCham, Business Processing Association of the Philippines, ECOP, FINEX, MBC, PCCI, PICPA, Philippine Inter-island Shipping Association, Philippine Liner Shipping Association, PMAP, Public Services Labor Independent Confederation, Tax Management Association of the Philippines and MAP.
MAP Press Statement on Amb. RAMON V. DEL ROSARIO SR.Press Relase on 8 September 2008.
Joint Statement on CorruptionReleased on 20 November 2008 as a half-page ad in INQUIRER. This Statement was co-signed by MBC, Coalition for National Transformation and MAP.