A measure extending the deadline of the estate tax amnesty until June 2025 has lapsed into law, without the signature of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. The bill lapsed into law on Aug. 5, 2023. Republic Act No. 11956, also known as the "Tax Amnesty Act" extends the period of availment of...
ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo speaks to House reporters on his first day on the job last July 24. (Contributed photo) ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo has been given an important task in the House of Representatives. During plenary session Wednesday, Aug....
A bill declaring Baler in Aurora province as the “Birthplace of Philippine Surfing” lapsed into law last Aug. 6, a statement posted in the Official Gazette said. (Photo from the Surf Atlas) Republic Act No. 11957, also known as “An Act Recognizing the Municipality of Baler in the Province of...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. confirmed that he would be flying to California in November to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting in November this year. File photos (Malacañang, APECSF23) Marcos made the announcement during the United...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has raised the need for synergy through alliances between Southeast Asian countries and the United States. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of KJ Rosales/PPA Pool) Marcos stated this during his meeting with the US-Association...
American businesses have expressed intention to create more partnerships with companies in the Philippines as they see the country as an "incredible partner" in ASEAN. President Marcos meets with the US-ASEAN Business Council in Malacañang on Aug. 9, 2023. (Photo courtesy of PPA Pool/KJ Rosales)...
Senators on Wednesday, August 9, lauded President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s move to suspend nearly all reclamation projects in Manila Bay. President Marcos has suspended the ongoing Manila Bay reclamation activities except for one pending the review of the Department of...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said during a situation briefing in Malolos City, Bulacan last Monday, Aug. 7, that all reclamation projects have been suspended and are “under review.” He lamented how the sea has disappeared from Roxas Boulevard as he took note of several problems...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has reassured the public that the country has enough rice stock even after next year's looming dry spell. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Marcos said this following a meeting with Private Sector Advisory Council...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. cited the need to further strengthen the Philippines' long-standing ties with the United States of America, following what he called the "volatility" in geopolitics, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. BILATERAL MEETING — President Marcos...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is open having a partnership with the United States of America (USA) to strengthen the nursing industry of both countries following the heavy toll from the Covid-19 pandemic. Manila Bulletin/File photo Marcos said this during his meeting with...
Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (center) listens to DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian (left) (Facebook) A very appreciative Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos gave a Facebook shout-out Tuesday, Aug. 8 to his House colleague-turned-Department of...
