The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the dismissal of 22 counts of graft and malversation charges involving P143.2 million in 2012 against Negros Oriental Gov. Roel R. Degamo last Feb. 22 or 10 days before he was killed in his residence in Pamplona town last March 4. The SC’s resolution, which...
The House Committee on Ethics and Privileges handling of Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr.'s ethics case will pass the Supreme Court's (SC) scrutiny, if it ever comes to that point. Committee Senior Vice Chairperson and Nueva Ecija 3rd district Rep. Ria Vergara is confident...
A neophyte congressman wants to strengthen local government unit (LGU) participation in agricultural development by institutionalizing a minimum 10 percent allocation from their National Tax Allotment (NTA) for the implementation of programs, activities and services for agriculture and fisheries....
Malacañang has bared a new set of appointees made by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. in the Supreme Court and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). Marcos has named Brendan Fulgencio as Jail Chief Superintendent at BJMP. In a list released by the Palace on Tuesday, March 21,...
Senators are now looking into the inclusion of sightlines in the bill seeking to strengthen conservation and protection of Philippine cultural heritage sites through cultural mapping to prevent a repeat of the Torre De Manila fiasco. The Rizal Monument at the Rizal Park in Manila. (Photo by Juan...
From left: Jerico Sacatropez, Sales Account Manager, JRS Business Corporation; Hon. Raul B. Villanueva, Court Administrator, Supreme Court of the Philippines; John Paul Claparols, Administrative Officer, JRS Business Corporation; Jose Alejandro Claparols, Business Development Officer, JRS Business...
And how one of the Seven Wise Men behind the 1935 Constitution tried—and failed—to bring it back home A MAGNIFICENT SIGHT A museum volunteer shows visitors Juan Luna's Spoliarium at the National Museum of Fine Arts In the Philippines, Filipino creativity is celebrated during the entire month of...
Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court affirming the constitutionality of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Act amid petitions claiming the law to be “anti-poor” and unlawful. The Supreme Court dismissed the petitioners’...
Having no salary means having no need to pay income tax. P3PWD Party-list nominee Rowena Guanzon (Facebook) P3PWD Party-list nominee Rowena Guanzon espoused this logic via Twitter on Wednesday, Feb. 8. "Hindi ako magbabayad ng taxes. Hindi naman ako sinweldohan ni Speaker Martin eh. Walang sueldo,...
The Supreme Court's (SC) affirmation of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law emboldens the House of Representatives--particularly the Committee on Ways and Means--to continue pursuing tax reform measures. Albay 2nd district Rep.Joey Salceda (Facebook) “The ruling upholding...
"We will appeal to the Supreme Court." Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III issued this statement in reaction to a decision of the second division of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) that former Energy Secretary Alfonso. Cusi and his faction are the ‘’true’’ and original...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, January 23 lauded the Supreme Court’s ruling favoring the dismissed riders of Lazada E-Services Philippines, Inc., saying it is the first of many future victories for the gig economy workers. The Supreme Court had earlier ruled in favor of the five riders who...
