Opposition Senator Leila de Lima has called on Senate to expedite the passage of the proposed bill that seeks to protect journalists as she condemned the recent kiling in Davao del Sur of another journalist. De Lima said she hopes that the killing of Orlando “Dondon” Dinoy should prompt her...
A consumers' group is pressing Philippines authorities to focus on improving the internet quality in the country as the recently signed a law that allows users to transfer networks without changing mobile number does not seem relevant and is not widely commended by the public. Professor Louie...
As the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to urge the public to donate blood, the humanitarian organization said in a statement on Monday, November 1 that it does not condone giving payments for the act. A Philippine Red Cross volunteer collects blood from a donor during a recent mobile blood...
Opposition Senator Francis “Kiko” N. Pangilinan on Monday November 1 pushed anew for the passage of a measure that would give tax perks to Filipino manufacturers of COVID-19 medical supplies, stressing this would ensure adequate supply that are not overpriced and create jobs. ‘’As much as...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) hailed the Congress’ ratification of a bicameral committee report on a bill seeking to simplify the country’s adoption process. (Photo by RAUL ARBOLEDA / STAFF / AFP / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The DSWD described as a “milestone...
House Deputy Speaker and 1PACMAN Partylist Rep. Mikee Romero on Thursday, Oct. 28 appealed for “urgent affirmative action” on the proposed “Eddie Garcia Act” that is pending in the Senate amid the controversy over the fatal shooting accident in the set of the US film “Rust" recently...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has so far distributed P4.7 billion payouts to drivers and operators under Service Contracting. (FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Based on the data provided by the LTFRB, the total compensation and incentives given to drivers and...
Presidential aspirant Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said he will pursue amendments to the Foreign Investment Act if he gets elected as president. In a televised interview, Dela Rosa said that part of economic programs would be to allow more foreign investors to invest in micro, small and...
The Department of Finance (DOF) assured that the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) law will not be affected by the government’s increasing expenditures for coronavirus treatment. Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said the Duterte administration has proposed P80 billion for...
Three members of the House of Representatives are seeking to amend the Mental Health Act (Republic Act No. 11036). Bohol 3rd District Rep. Kristine Alexie Tutor, Bohol 1st District Rep. Edgar Chatto and Aurora Rep. Rommel Rico Angara have filed House Bills 6782, 6806 and 6884, respectively, to...
ACT-CIS Partylist Representative Rowena Niña Taduran on Saturday, October 16, proposed a nationwide evaluation of the mental and emotional condition of policemen after another reported criminal act by a supposedly protector of the people. ACT-CIS Rep. Niña Taduran Taduran made the call as a...
Despite the “denial” coming from the Department of Education (DepEd), a group of education workers on Friday, Oct. 15, asserted that its call for 77 days of overtime pay has “legal and moral grounds.” (Photo from ACT Philippines) “Teachers have responded to the exigencies of the service...
