The House of Representatives intends to revisit the almost century old Revised Penal Code (RPC), or Act No. 3815. House Speaker Martin Romualdez, a lawyer and President of the Philippine Constitution Association (Philconsa), delivers his message before members of the Integrated Bar of the...
The House Committee on Ways and Means has begun to review the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act (CREATE) and other related tax laws. Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (left, standing) This, after the panel chaired by Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda took up...
• The Clean Air Act aims to ensure a “balanced and healthful ecology” for all Filipinos, in tune with “the rhythm and harmony of nature,” emphasizing the “polluters must pay” principle. • The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) acts as the...
Presidential candidate and former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Thursday said there is a need for the government to revisit the pandemic preparedness bill previously filed by his former running mate and late Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago. Marcos Jr. cited the importance of...
Last year has been tougher than most, but it was also full of moments and milestones for our country that have been the pinpoints of light and hope. It would be nice to remember them on the first day of this new year. Here are our top picks of 2020’s most inspiring events, from the momentous to...