OF TREES AND FOREST Former Senate President Manny Villar We have been in some form of quarantine since March 15, 2020. I cannot remember all the acronyms (GCQ, ECQ, MECQ) assigned to the different levels of restrictions because they have mutated so much just like the COVID-19 variants. And starting...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has called on the Senate to conduct a probe into the reported disappearance and abduction of a Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent who went missing last June 25. In filing Senate Resolution No. 812, Dela Rosa sought a legislative inquiry into the case...
A group of education workers on Monday, Aug. 9, called on the Senate to expedite the passage of a counterpart measure that would exempt poll service compensation from tax. (Photo from DepEd) The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines welcomed the development on its long-standing fight to...
To avert the collapse of many learning institutions in the face of a looming substantial increase in taxes, the country’s largest associations of private schools on Monday, Aug. 9, called for a “timely” intervention coming from the Senate. (Photo from Unsplash) Private school groups, led by...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) commended the Congress on Monday, August 9 for the approval of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Modernization Bill, saying it will significantly improve the country’s fire prevention and emergency medical and rescue services. The same...
Senator Grace Poe on Thursday, August 5, assured that the Senate will not be hasty in discussing and approving the franchise renewal applications of Maynilad Water Services Inc. and Manila Water Company. Senator Grace Poe (Senate of the Philippines/MANILA BULLETIN File photo) "We assure that the...
Alyansa ng mga Grupong Haligi ng Agham at Teknolohiya Para sa Mamamayan (AGHAM) President Angelo Palmones chided Senate President Vicente Sotto III over his opposition to the "no vaccine, no entry" policy, which the former described as a way forward in the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19)...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has lauded the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for arresting one of the suspects who hacked and used his credit card to purchase P1.1-million worth of liquor items through an online delivery platform early this year. Gatchalian said he hopes the NBI would follow...
Senator Francis Tolentino has raised national security concerns over a proposal that would allow foreign companies to fully control and operate toll expressways in the Philippines. Senator Francis Tolentino (Senate of the Philippines) Tolentino, in a statement on Wednesday, August 4, stressed that...
OF TREES AND FOREST Former Senate President Manny Villar I have nothing but admiration and respect for our Filipino athletes competing in the Tokyo Olympics. In my book, they are the epitome of hard work and perseverance. As we go to press, we have already won our first gold medal courtesy of the...
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...
Senators have decided not to hold plenary sessions from August 9 to 23 following the scheduled reimposition of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila. Senate of the Philippines (Senate PRIB) Senate President Vicente Sotto III disclosed to reporters that the chamber will suspend its...
