Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino told the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Saturday, June 1, that the Philippine Maritime Zones Law, once enforced, would lead to the protection of fishing areas in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a statement, Tolentino said that this...
A group of education workers on Friday, May 31, lauded the passage of a bill that aims to double public school teachers’ teaching supplies allowance from P5,000 to P10,000 starting School Year (SY) 2025-2026. (DepEd file photo) “Matagal nang abonado ang mga guro sa mga pangangailangan sa...
A group of education workers on Thursday, May 30, reiterated the need to hire approximately 94,540 additional education support personnel nationwide. (DepEd file photo) The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) issued a statement urging the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday, May 29 urged the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to enhance its information dissemination campaign on the changes brought about by the Ease of Paying Taxes Act, particularly on the issuance of invoices in place of official receipts to ensure that taxpayers...
Former Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Sunday, May 26, welcomed the ratification of three important priority measures that aim to stem corruption, prevent smuggling of agricultural goods and protect the rights of Filipino seafarers. Both the Senate and the House of...
Senator Cynthia Villar hailed the ratification of the Bicameral Conference Committee report on the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act just before the Congress’ sine die adjournment. According to Villar, the measure would lessen the hardships of Filipino farmers and consumers. The...
Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara on Friday, May 24 said he is confident the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA), will prevent wastage in public transactions as it would plug loopholes in the existing law. The measure is now up for review and signing by President Ferdinand...
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has lauded the leadership and members of Congress for the ratification of the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA). Pangandaman said this legislation is a significant milestone under the Marcos administration’s ongoing...
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito on Thursday, lauded the Senate's ratification of the bicameral conference committee report on the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Bill. The Senate ratified the bicam report on the measure on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. “Ang panukalang ito...
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines on Wednesday, May 22, welcomed President Marcos’ decision to revert to the traditional school calendar for School Year (SY) 2024-2025, but stressed the need for more substantial reforms in the education sector. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN /...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (PPAB) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte is urging the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to strictly implement the Extended Producer Responsibility...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is set to hold a roadshow to educate Filipino taxpayers about the benefits of the Ease of Paying Taxes (EOPT) law throughout the country. On the sidelines of the roadshow for the Metro Manila cluster at the PICC Reception Hall, BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui...
