Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda on Wednesday, Feb. 9, endorsed the presidential bid of Vice President Leni Robredo because “she’s good for our economy” and “she has no vested interest to protect.” Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda raises the hand of Vice President Leni Robredo...
The Philippine economy is expected to suffer a loss worth P225.37 billion from the reimposition of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila, which could rise to over P405 billion if the strictest lockdown would also be implemented over Region 4-A (Calabarzon), Albay representative...
Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda said on Thursday, August 5, that Senator Sherwin Gatchalian should be the running mate of Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte in the 2022 election. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian (Senate of the Philippines) For Salceda, Gatchalian is the "most qualified" to be...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) is against proposals to provide certain advantages to special economic zones involved in Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO). Andrea D. Domingo, PAGCOR chairman and chief executive officer said Wednesday, July 28 that the government’s...
Two lawmakers on Monday, July 26 vowed to pursue a legislation that would strengthen the capacity of the country's lone genome center to help detect new coronavirus (COVID-19) variants and improve the government's response capabilities during a pandemic. Senator Sonny Angara, who earlier filed...
Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda said on Tuesday, July 20, that Speaker Lord Allan Velasco is amenable to the House of Representatives adopting the Senate's version of the fiscal regime for Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs). The House Ways and Means Committee chairman said...
Albay Representative Joey Sarte Salceda on Saturday, July 3 pushed for an expanded role for the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in job creation and recovery, in response to the creation of the National Employment Recovery Strategy (NERS) Task Force, under Executive...
The House Committee on Ways and Means has approved the measure that seeks to put a stop to a government policy imposing higher tax on private schools and hospitals. Committee chairman and Albay Representative Joel Salceda presided over the panel meeting that approved the consolidation of House...
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte Carpio has not yet reached a decision about a potential presidential run in the 2022 elections, Malacañang clarified Thursday. Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte Carpio (File photo/Facebook/Manila Bulletin) According to Presidential spokesman Harry Roque, many people...
Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Sarte Salceda on Saturday, May 15, said the House ways and means committee would focus on three key areas when the 18th Congress resumes regular session on Monday, May 17. House of Representatives (MANILA BULLETIN File photo/Alvin Kasiban) These are the...
Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Sarte Salceda on Saturday, May 8, said the House of Representatives would commence deliberations on proposals to amend economic restrictions of the 1987 Constitution once session resumes on May 17. Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda (Office of Rep....
