Senator Joel Villanueva admitted to being “hurt” by President Duterte vetoing the Security of Tenure (SOT) bill that would have fulfilled his campaign promise of ending contractualization, but promised to re-file it if he wins another term. Reelectionist Senator Joel Villanueva is a guest...
Six regional unions of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines submitted a position paper urging the Department of Education (DepEd) to suspend the implementation of the twice-a-month pay scheme for teachers. (Image from ACT Philippines) Representatives of ACT regional unions in the...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has reaffirmed his commitment to support more programs and measures to help ease the burden of Filipino cancer patients and their families as the country marks the third year since the National Integrated Cancer Control Act (NICCA), or Republic Act 11215, has been...
AP Party-list nominee and former 18th Congress lawmaker Ronnie Ong has expressed elation over the nearing enactment of the proposed Foundling Welfare Act, which now only needs President Duterte's signature. (Zelle Duda/ Unsplash) “The Foundling Law is a signature away from becoming law. There’s...
Former Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista on Tuesday said he will pursue a measure that would provide tax relief for those in the entertainment industry should he win in the upcoming May 2022 senatorial elections. Bautista, who is running for senator in the upcoming polls, noted how entertainers...
Former Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Tuesday said increasing the salaries and benefits of healthcare workers will encourage Filipino healthcare workers to stay in the country. Ejercito said he believes a higher salary and benefits would help entice the country's medical workers to keep...
The Philippine economy will receive a boost from increased foreign investments as a result of the newly-amended 1936 Public Service Act (PSA). House Committee on Economic Affairs Chairperson AAMBIS-OWA Party-list Rep. Sharon Garin made this assurance as she noted that the law now allows up to 100...
Senator Imee Marcos on Tuesday, January 8 appealed to hospitals, diagnostic centers, and other health facilities to observe the proper disposal of medical waste linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. Marcos made the appeal after eight children tested positive for COVID-19 after playing along the seaside...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Monday refuted insinuations the provision to address anonymity was an out of topic or a mere “rider provision” in the proposed SIM Card Registration Act. Drilon said the provision mandating the use of one’s real name, instead of a fictitious name, and...
To help address election-related issues and concerns of public school teachers who will serve in the Board of Election Inspectors (BEI), an election hotline for teacher-poll workers launched on Monday, Feb. 7. (ALI VICOY / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) “As with every election, we are again...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said the recently approved amendments to retail trade liberalization law along with other economic loosening initiatives will support the continued recovery of trade and economic activity in the country. Finance Undersecretary Gil S. Beltran said the nearly a quarter...
A Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card is something all of us have in our phone. No phone can be used without this tiny memory chip that stores information and allows telecom companies to provide us access to calls and the internet. The SIM card also serves as “identification” when an...
