Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go has filed the bill proposing a P100 across the board, daily wage increase. Go made the effort following the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board’s announcement of a P50 daily wage increase for National Capital Region (NCR) workers. Labor groups and...
In my last article, I wrote about Destination Architecture and how important it is for the Philippines to consider constructing more buildings that fit its criteria to not only improve tourism but also to improve the livelihood of its inhabitants by increasing commerce and sense of place. Pino...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go reminded Davao City 's newly-elected officials to take care of the trust that their fellow countrymen have given them, as he emphasized that public office is a public trust. Go sat as one of the dignitaries during the inaugural ceremony of Davao City’s...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go reiterated on Thursday, June 19 his call for the return of former president Rodrigo Duterte back to the Philippines noting it has been 100th day since his arrest and detention at the Hague in the Netherlands. “Hindi tayo titigil sa panawagan natin (We will not...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Tuesday, June 17 called on the Marcos administration to remain neutral even as the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates. Pimentel said the best that the Philippine government can do as Israel and Iran continue to trade strikes is...
As the climate crisis intensifies and urban development expands, a critical shift is occurring in how homes are envisioned and built.. Beyond location, design, or lifestyle features, today’s homeowners are asking: Is this home built to endure what lies ahead? This is where resilience steps...
College of Saint Benilde completed a rare four-peat after sweeping Colegio de San Juan de Letrán, 25-19, 25-22, 25-19, in Game 2 Finals of the NCAA Season 100 women’s volleyball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City Wednesday, June 11. The Lady Blazers were a dominant force and...
It’s not just the air-conditioning or the food courts. For Filipino families, malls have long been more than shopping centers, they’re our go-to weekend destinations, a safe space to unwind, celebrate milestones, or just hang out. And few know how to nurture that relationship better than...
The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for signing into law R.A. No. 12214 or the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotions Act (CMEPA). “The immediate reduction of the stock transaction tax (STT) to 0.1 percent from 0.6 percent is a much-awaited reform...
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa on Wednesday, June 4, confirmed that the draft Senate resolution seeking to dismiss the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte originated from his office. In an interview, Dela Rosa said the initiative was his alone, and that he was not directed...
Senators on Tuesday, June 3, called on the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to increase its coverage for anti-rabies vaccinations in light of rabies cases, as reported by the Department of Health (DOH). During a Senate Committee on Health and Demography hearing, Senator Raffy...
Regulators and stock market players are welcoming the enactment of the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA), as it is key to attracting more investors and boosting trading activity on the local bourse. "The passage of CMEPA sends a clear message to both domestic and global investors...
