Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda shared on Saturday, July 23 the best way to tax rich Filipinos. (Office of Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda) This, as the economist-solon bared in a statement that he favored the imposition of wealth taxes as a way to help government raise funds for public...
The 24-member Senate will convene for the opening of the 19th Congress on Monday, July 25 as it prepares to face head-on a struggling economy that is recovering from the effects of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and international conflicts. Acting Senate President Pro Tempore Juan Miguel “Migz”...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. plans to hold a meeting with stakeholders next week after delivering his State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quecon City on Monday, July 25. The post-SONA meeting may be held at the Philippine International Convention...
The House of Representatives will prohibit the wearing of clothes bearing "political messages" during President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 25. (PPAB) This directive was contained in a memorandum issued and signed by House Secretary...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian says consumer protection is his top consideration in filing his priority bills regarding the energy sector for the upcoming 19th Congress. To cushion the adverse effects of sudden and drastic increases in the prices of petroleum products, Gatchalian’s Senate Bill (SB)...
Four-term Senator Loren Legarda is pushing for the protection of Overseas Filipino Workers' (OFW) money remittances. “The money remitted by OFWs to their beneficiaries in the Philippines goes through intermediaries or financial institutions. In the course of transfer, the amount supposedly...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said Saturday, July 23 that he is expecting President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. to outline his legislative agenda with special focus on pandemic response and full and inclusive recovery during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 25....
Senator Franciis ‘’Chiz’’ Escudero said he expects President Ferdinand ‘’Bongbong’’ Marcos Jr. to unveil his list of “Made in Malacañang” policies and proposals to turn around wide-ranging economic problems confronting the Filipino people when he delivers his first State of the...
Bal David is the most fit and suitable person for coaching the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Tigers amid the enormous hurdles that currently face the college basketball team. ‘’And what better way to make a comeback and make UST Tigers the force to reckon with once more than with Bal David at...
The opening of the 19th Congress on Monday, July 25 will be eventful not only because of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address (SONA) in the afternoon; the day will also feature the reorganization of both chambers of Congress. Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa expressed hopes Saturday, July 23 that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. would announce that he would continue the gains of the previous Duterte administration during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA). Dela Rosa said he wanted President...
Senator Christopher Lawrence“Bong” Go has welcomed the proposal to review the current K–12 program being implemented by the Department of Education (DepEd), noting that it has both advantages and disadvantages. “I welcome any review of the existing K-12 program. Let us make a good review as...
