Some senators on Wednesday, August 25, deplored the Department of Education (DepEd) for its supposed lack of enthusiasm to push for the resumption of physical classes especially in areas that have little risks for COVID-19. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Senator Nancy Binay noted that from the...
Senator Pia Cayetano has called on the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to provide Congress updates on the status of the government’s loans and answer queries regarding the terms of purchase of COVID-19 vaccines which until now seems to be problematic. Cayetano, who chairs the Senate ways and means...
Senator Pia Cayetano is seeking the grant of tax exemptions on the rewards and donations to be given to Olympic medalists and their coaches. Senator Pia Cayetano sponsors on July 27, 2021 a resolution commending weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, Philippines' first Olympic gold medalist. (Office of Senator...
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...
What President Duterte’s previous SONAs say about the way we wear Is there room for fashion in politics? Yes. As much as we want to see a government that is fair and free from any signs of luxury, style infiltrating the Malacañang Palace is pretty inevitable, especially in today’s...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday proposed that another resolution be crafted to complement the approval of a Senate bill that seeks to amend tax regulations governing private schools and institutions. Drilon, during the Senate Ways and Means Committee hearing on Senate Bill No....
The measure seeking to impose additional taxes on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators or POGOs and their service providers is now waiting for President Duterte’s signature. This was after the Senate voted 17-3-0, and then approved on third and final reading, Senate Bill No. 2232 which seeks to...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) should collect the P40-billion in unpaid franchise taxes of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators or POGOs and they should leave the country once they’ve paid. Senator Risa Hontiveros made the call as she stressed that the social costs that came along with the...
The Senate is set to start plenary debates on the bill seeking to establish the tax regime for Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs). Senate Ways and Means Committee chairperson Senator Pia Cayetano sponsors the bill seeking to establish a tax regime for POGOs. (Courtesy of the Office of...
The Senate has approved on third and final reading the measure seeking to extend the estate tax amnesty for another two years. With 23 affirmative votes, the Senate approved Senate Bill No. 2208 which seeks to amend Republic Act No. 11213 or the Tax Amnesty Act, which is set to expire on June 15,...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon has rejected insinuations he is delaying the passage of bills that seek to obligate the national government to fund several provincial hospitals needs. Drilon said this after a lengthy verbal exchange with Senator Christopher “Bong” Go who was frustrated...
Senator Pia Cayetano said it is high-time the government prioritizes investments in infrastructure for healthcare facilities to enable the Philippines cope with health emergency crisis like the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Cayetano, during the Senate Committee on Health and...
