The Senate has approved on third and final reading the measure that seeks to clarify that all private schools –both non-profit and for profit—are entitled to the one percent preferential tax rate under the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Law. Senator Pia Cayetano,...
Senator Pia Cayetano on Sunday, Sept. 26 said the newly-signed law taxing Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) or Republic Act No. 11590 is a “major win” for the country as it will help generate billions of pesos in additional funds for public services but without burdening Filipino...
The Senate approved on second reading Wednesday, September 22, the bill that would ensure that private schools will not be imposed with hefty taxes under the country's laws. (Rio Deluvio/MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) Members of the upper chamber quickly gave their nod to the passage of Senate Bill...
A total 10,458 beneficiaries have received the P10,000 cash aid under the Sampung Libong Pag-Asa program initiated by former House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano and the Balik sa Tamang Serbisyo sa Kongreso group of congressmen. Rep. Alan and Lani Cayetano Latest to receive the much-needed cash...
Administration lawmakers have proposed that health care workers and immunocompromised individuals be provided with booster shots of anti-COVID-19 vaccine for additional protection from the deadly disease. Healthcare workers Led by former Speaker and Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano, the...
Former House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday said he is considering running for the top government position in the upcoming May 2022 national elections saying there has to be a candidate whose leadership is “Christ-centered” and “Bible-based.” Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano Cayetano said...
Senators are vouching that the passage into law of the bill raising the age of sexual consent to determine statutory rape and other acts of sexual abuse and exploitation will eventually leave an enduring legacy for children. Sen. Risa Hontiveros said that as a mother, she is disgusted that the...
Philippine indigenous fashion movement reaches Italy with Vogue Italia's latest editorial feature showcasing Filipino designers' creations. Pia Wurtzbach Inspired by the Afrofuturism seen in Marvel Studios' "Black Panther" film, "Indigenous Futurism" editorial dives deep to the Philippines clothing...
Some senators on Wednesday, August 25, deplored the Department of Education (DepEd) for its supposed lack of enthusiasm to push for the resumption of physical classes especially in areas that have little risks for COVID-19. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Senator Nancy Binay noted that from the...
Senator Pia Cayetano has called on the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to provide Congress updates on the status of the government’s loans and answer queries regarding the terms of purchase of COVID-19 vaccines which until now seems to be problematic. Cayetano, who chairs the Senate ways and means...
Senator Pia Cayetano is seeking the grant of tax exemptions on the rewards and donations to be given to Olympic medalists and their coaches. Senator Pia Cayetano sponsors on July 27, 2021 a resolution commending weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, Philippines' first Olympic gold medalist. (Office of Senator...
Senator Pia Cayetano on Tuesday, August 3 vowed to expedite the passage of the bill that seeks to clarify the controversy regarding the preferential tax rates of private schools. Cayetano, who chairs the Senate Ways and Means Committee, said she is now waiting for the transmittal of the House of...
