Taking a pitch on prospective reduction of dependence on imported fuels, the Department of Energy (DOE) has approved progressive increase in coco methyl ester (CME) blend for diesel products – starting at 3.0% by October this year from currently at 2.0%. Additionally, the DOE has given go-signal...
President Marcos believes that the government has already found the best solution to lower the price of rice in the market amid plans to certify as urgent the proposed amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL). President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) In an interview...
Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Deputy Majority Leader Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre is hoping that senators would empathize with the situation of hungry Filipinos and act on the proposed amendments...
The Department of Finance (DOF) will review the proposed amendment to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) to ensure that the debts from the National Food Authority (NFA) do not inflate. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said that the law is working, however, he noted that some tweaks should be done to...
The University of the Philippines Law Center Institute of Government and Law Reform (IGLR) is hosting an academic symposium on the implications of political dynasties entitled “Political Dynasties: Biyaya o Parusa?” on May 24, 2024 from 8:30 a.m to 12 p.m at the Malcolm Theater, UP College of...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives has approved on second reading a measure seeking to amend Republic Act (RA) No. 11203, or the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL), in a bid to lower rice...
Quezon 1st district Rep. Wilfrido Mark Enverga (Contributed photo) The proposed bill amending the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) is moving swiftly in the House of Representatives and is expected to be approved on third and final reading before...
Zendaya has been slaying every time she hits the red carpet. During the press tour for the movie “Dune: Part Two,” the actress birthed numerous style moments, which include an archival cyborg look from Mugler . She continued it with her red carpet appearances for the “Challengers” movie...
(Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The effort to pass key amendments to Republic Act (RA) No.11203 or the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) will kick into high gear this week as the House of Representatives begins the plenary debates on the...
China has recorded a purported phone conversation allegedly between a Philippine military official and a Chinese diplomat. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. hit China for doing so, calling its action as wiretapping, an act illegal under Philippine law. According to...
Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. (Contributed photo) The Chinese Embassy's release of an alleged phone conversation between a Philippine military official and a Chinese diplomat underscores the need for a thorough inquiry on the sudden...
ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo (PPAB) ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo has vented his apparent frustration over the Senate when it comes to the proposal to amend Republic Act (RA) No.11203 or the Rice Tarrification Law (RTL), with the end...
