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In 2025, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. enacted several important laws, including the Anti-POGO Act, which bans Philippine offshore gaming operators due to their criminal associations, imposing severe penalties for violations. Other significant legislation includes the establishment of the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development, the Early Childhood Care and Development System Act, and the Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act, alongside initiatives to enhance infrastructure and health security. The laws aim to improve economic governance and promote energy security through the natural gas industry.