Legarda seeks ₱30 B in bridge fund, tax, rent relief for the restaurant industry HELPING THE FOOD INSDUSTRY Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines Loren Legarda (Philippine News Agency) As parts of the country have been placed under Alert Level 3, where businesses are...
Two senior congressmen aired on Wednesday, Jan. 12 contradicting views to the controversial “no vax, no ride” policy of the Department of Transportation (DOTr). Asst. Minority Leader and ACT Teachers Partylist Rep. France Castro chided DOTR for barring unvaccinated individuals from taking...
(Image from Unsplash) Over 50 percent of teachers in the National Capital Region (NCR) are experiencing flu symptoms amid the worst coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in the country, a group of education workers said on Tuesday, Jan. 11. The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines,...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin M. Drilon on Monday said he is confident that the newly-signed law easing the entry of foreign retail enterprises in the Philippines will help pave the way for the country’s economic recovery. Drilon is referring to Republic Act No. 11595 also known as the Retail...
The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) has commended President Duterte for signing into law of a landmark measure that seeks to ban child marriage in the Philippines. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) POPCOM, which has long advocated for the strong protection of Filipino children being...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has commended President Duterte and the members of Congress for the enactment of a law that will further liberalize the economy and open up the country to more foreign direct investments (FDIs). Finance Sec. Carlos Dominguez III In a statement, Finance Secretary...
The ongoing COVID 19 pandemic, the post calamitous Odette recovery effort and the unstoppable heat of the incoming elections are now favorite playground for fake news and misinformation. There is no let up for as far as unscrupulous people are concerned - - fake news peddling is still the name of...
President Duterte has made it easier for foreigners to invest in the Philippine retail sector. (Mark Balmores/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) This, after Duterte signed into law Republic Act (RA) No.11595, which amended RA No. 8762 or the two-decade old Retail Trade Liberalization Act. The full title...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has given political aspirants until Jan. 31 to register their online accounts with the Education and Information Department (EID). Comelec/MB This was stated under Resolution No. 10748, promulgated on Dec. 16 which explained the clarification of Section 9C (1)...
Senator Richard Gordon on Thursday denounced the killing of a public school teacher who was gunned down by a motorcycle-riding criminal in Amadeo, Cavite. Gordon, who chairs the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights, said he is saddened with the loss of a dedicated educator in Normita...
Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Sunday urged the Department of Health (DOH) to increase support for the provinces chosen for the pilot implementation of the Universal Health Care Act saying the government should provide more resources for the improvement of primary health care...
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has given several government agencies, instrumentalities, and local government units (LGUs) until January 6 to submit their Citizen’s Charter and Certificate of Compliance after missing the previous deadline on December 17. ARTA Logo In a statement, ARTA said...
