Online classes, for parents, teachers, and students, are not a walk in the park. Unstable internet connection, gadgets that are not at par to the online schooling requirements, and a good studying/teaching environment at home are some of the many challenges that we are facing today. And, yes, let's...
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno is doubling efforts for the enactment of an Agri-Agra Law with an updated financing approach to agrarian reform, fisheries, and agricultural sector that is more relevant and timely to improve the agricultural ecosystem. Benjamin Diokno,...
Local business groups have strongly called for the passage in Congress the amendments to the Public Service Act (PSA) stressing this will help local firms recover from the pandemic, contradicting concerns of some Senators that the bill will pose a threat to domestic industries. In a joint...
A group of health advocates urged the government to be transparent and efficient in spending the P205.8 billion health budget during the first-year implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act. In a statement, the UHC Watch called on civil society to be vigilant and actively...
The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) will request an additional budget from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to fulfill some of its deliverables under the Coco Levy Act or Republic Act (RA) 11524, including the task of providing health and medical protection to coconut farmers. In an...
Only representatives from three government agencies – Department of Finance (DOF), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), and Department of Justice (DOJ) – will have the final say on how the Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund (CFITF) will be managed and use. Based on the Republic Act...
On signing of Coco Levy Act The Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act or Coco Levy Act, which will result in the release of the P100-billion coco levy fund, has now been signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, but its supposed beneficiaries are claiming that no justice or campaign promise...
The proposed Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act or Coco Levy Act, which will pave the way for the release and the utilization of the P100-billion coco levy fund, will lapse into law next week. This is 30 days since the enrolled copy of the Coco Levy Act has been sent to Malacanang on...
The enactment of the Financial Institutions Strategic Transfer (FIST) law, which is expected to free up over P1 trillion worth of banks’ soured loans and non-performing assets and assist 600,000 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), will ensure the stability of the local financial system...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments for the draft Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11523 or the Financial Institutions Strategic Transfer (FIST) Act, a critical economic measure in the Philippines’ economic recovery. In a...
Business organizations lauded the enactment of Financial Institutions Strategic Transfer (FIST) Act into law as timely stating the new law would further aid in the recovery of the Philippine economy, which has been battered by long lockdowns and quarantines due to the pandemic. The Philippine...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has reminded foreign nationals registered with it that they have only until March 1 to appear in person before the agency for their 2021 annual report. Bureau of Immigration (BI) (MANILA BULLETIN) BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said the submission of annual report will...
