A House leader is looking forward to seeing the positive effects of Republic Act (RA) No.11659 or the Public Service Act, which President Duterte signed last week. (Shivendu Shukla/ Unsplash) “Opening up some of our industries like telecommunications, railways, and airlines to full foreign...
Three months before the completion of its term, the Duterte administration could point with justifiable pride to the enactment of three vital economic liberalization laws that would boost the Philippine economy’s global competitiveness — and cushion the impact of external shocks such as those...
#MINDANAO John Tria With recent announcements of an upgraded MRT 3 and the possibility of better urban railways and common stations in the near future, people from the regions like me will find it easier to move around Metro Manila. We will take a deeper look at projects that aim to achieve the...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) urged all election candidates as well as their supporters to strictly follow the health and safety protocols during campaign activities. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire reminded the public that the presence of Covid-19 still remains. "Kami po ay...
Reelectionist Senator Sherwiin Gatchalian on Saturday, March 26 said he would pursue amendments to the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers or Republic Act (RA) No. 4670 to make it more responsive to present challenges and uphold the welfare of the sector. “If given the chance to go back to the...
TUAO WEST, Cagayan -- Travelers may now experience the first modernized public utility vehicle in this province. The five Modernized Public Utility Jeepneys (Class 3) units of Tuao United Builders Transport Cooperative which will ply the routes Tuguegarao City-Tuao, Cagayan via Piat were...
The local government of Pasig City and Premier 101 Healthcare Management, Inc. signed on Thursday, March 24, a joint venture agreement for the maintenance, operation, and management of the newly constructed Pasig City Mega Dialysis Center (MDC). Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto, Premier 101 Healthcare...
Gabriela Women’s Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas slammed President Rodrigo Duterte’s signing of the amendments to Republic Act (RA) 11659 or the Public Service Act (PSA) , even speculating that the raised foreign ownership limits on the telecommunications industry could lead to cybersecurity...
Former defense secretary and senatorial candidate Gilbert Teodoro on Wednesday called on the government to provide stable investment policies that would complement the passage of three key economic laws that are aimed to attract more foreign investors in the Philippines. Teodoro, a former Tarlac...
(Photo courtesy of DepEd) More than 10,000 schools offering basic education nationwide are currently implementing limited face-to-face classes in areas under Alerts Levels 1 and 2, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, March 23. In a virtual presser, DepEd Assistant Secretary Malcolm...
The Pasay City Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) was given a certificate of recognition for ranking third among the highly urbanized cities with the highest number of safety seal certifications issued to registered business establishments. Taking the first place was Quezon City with 5,800...
Senator Christopher ‘’Bong’’ Go on Tuesday, March 22 said that the law amending the Public Service Act would be beneficial for the Philippine economy. ‘’This measure, in effect, promotes healthy competition across various industries which can pave the way for favorable prices and...
