President Marcos has signed the measure enabling Filipinos, especially working professionals, to earn college degrees without formal classroom study for career advancement. File photos Marcos signed Republic Act (RA) No. 12124, or the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation...
President Marcos has signed into law Republic Act (RA) No. 12122, officially setting a three-year term for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant unless removed earlier by the commander-in-chief. File photos Under the new measure, signed on Tuesday, Feb. 18, the three-year term will start...
In a year marked by bold decisions and the controversial collapse of a once-formidable alliance, President Marcos enacted laws reflecting his commitment to economic revitalization, social equity, and national security. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (File photo) From fortifying the...
President Marcos has signed three laws separating various school extensions and converting them into independent institutions. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of PPA/Noel Pabalate) Marcos inked Republic Act Nos. 12057, 12058, 12059, and 12060 on Oct. 31, the Presidential...
President Marcos signed on Monday, Nov. 11, the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE) Act, stressing that it's "a decisive step" towards a globally competitive and investment-led Philippine economy. Marcos said...
President Marcos signed into law on Friday, Nov. 8, the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act—two measures that aim to protect the country's sovereignty and jurisdiction in its waters. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Republic...
President Marcos has signed into law Republic Act (RA) No. 12063 or the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework Act which aims to address the skills gap in the labor force and forge a more adaptable, future-ready workforce. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM...
President Marcos has signed into law measures that increase the capabilities of hospitals in different parts of the country to cater to the needs of the people. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Marcos signed on Oct. 26 Republic Act (RA) No. 12040 which upgraded the...
President Marcos has signed into law Republic Act (RA) 12028 or the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Act which aims to accelerate learning recovery and address the gaps worsened by the Covid-19 pandemic. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) In his speech...
Republic Act (RA) No. 12027, which aims to discontinue the use of the Mother Tongue as the medium of instruction for Kindergarten to Grade 3 and make its implementation optional for monolingual classes, has lapsed into law following the non-action of President Marcos. File photo The measure lapsed...
President Marcos has signed into law Republic Act (RA) No. 12023 or the Value Added Tax (VAT) on Digital Services Law which imposes a 12-percent VAT on digital service providers (DSPs) to level the playing field for local providers and generate additional revenue that will be used to build more...
"This is not just another policy, it is your battle cry." President Marcos said this as he assured local farmers and fisherfolk of the government's stronger resolve in protecting and uplifting their lives through the newly signed Republic Act (RA) No. 12022 or the Anti-Agricultural Economic...
