Describing the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland as a "very lavish business trip", ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro says she and her fellow Makabayan bloc solons are mulling the filing of a resolution to probe the supposedly bloated Philippine delegation to the forum. ACT...
The proposed expansion of the non-essential goods tax, which would see luxury good items taxed more, would generate st least P12.4 billion in annual revenue that could be funneled into supporting the local creative industry, Albay 2nd District Joey Salceda said on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Albay 2nd...
The "keen interest" shown by global leaders in the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland justifies the fast-tracking of the measure by the Philippine House of Representatives. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker's office) House...
Key officials of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) have distanced themselves from the ongoing external investigation on the critical system glitch at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) last Jan. 1. DOTr Undersecretary Robert Lim attends the House Committee on...
No overseas Filipino worker (OFW) lost his or her job as a result of the New Year's day flight cancellations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The scene at NAIA on Jan.2, a day before the critical system glitch. (Norl Pabalate/ MANILA BULLETIN) Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB)...
The House Committee on Creative Industry and Performing Arts approved on Tuesday, Jan. 17 a proposed measure that seeks to recognize United States (US)-based Filipino actress Dolly de Leon. Dolly de Leon De Leon, 55, recently made waves with her nomination in the Golden Globe Awards in the Best...
Amid calls to impose higher taxes on the rich, Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda on Monday, Jan. 16, revealed plans to tax luxury items, such as wristwatches, bags, beverages, and paintings, among others. (Photo from the office of Albay Rep. Joey Salceda) This came after international...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez gave a congratulatory message-slash-reminder to Barangay Ginebra resident import Justin Donta Brownlee following the granting of the latter's Filipino citizenship. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) and Justin Brownlee “You are now a Filipino. We hope that you...
There ought to be a law setting a timetable for the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to decide whether or not a certain poll bet is indeed a "nuisance candidate". (Zanorte News Flash Facebook) Thus, said congressman-elect Romeo Jalosjos Jr. of Zamboanga del Norte's first district, who, despite his...
A dream vacation is always with the people you love FAMILY THAT STAYS TOGETHER… The author with his growing family SAN FRANCISO, CALIFORIA—My dream vacation with my kids continues. Simple but great food, beautiful scenery, grocery, Costco, etc. Put me anywhere and, as long as I’m with the...
“I respect the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision.” Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (Facebook) This was House Senior Deputy Speaker and former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's terse statement Wednesday, Jan. 11 regarding the SC's decision declaring as unconstitutional the 2005...
A proposed measure filed by Deputy Speaker and Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar would provide disability, health and hospitalizations benefits to all practicing journalists as the lawmaker cited the hazard of their jobs. (Photo from Las Piñas City Rep. Camille Villar via Facebook) House Bill (HB)...
