An organization of education workers urged President Duterte to call on Congress for an “urgent special session” which will rechannel the budget for the opening of a new school year. (ALI VICOY/MANILA BULLETIN) The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines, in a statement issued...
It is now illegal to collect transport fees, taxes, and other payments imposed by groups along the path of truckers and motorists following complaints regarding the imposition of unauthorized pass-through fees on the transportation of goods. ARTA The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) made the...
An organization of education workers urged the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to cancel the “questionable and unjust” accrued interests on loans for the months of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in 2020. (ACT/FB) The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT), in a statement issued...
While they are affected by the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation in the country, teachers did not hesitate to come together and put up an initiative that will help alleviate the hunger and desperation of some people in their respective communities. Photo from QCPSTA/FB The Alliance...
There’s a “virus” that is spreading rapidly in communities - one that does not need a vaccine nor a cure. As the Philippines, just like the rest of the world, continues to grapple with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, “Community Pantry” has also been “infecting” more and...
Shenzhen Grandsun Electronics Co. Ltd., a Chinese sub contractor of a European company, is planning to expand operation in the country in one of the economic zones in Batangas City. This was revealed by Trade and Industry Secretary Ceferino S. Rodolfo at the recent virtual meeting with members...
Foreign business chambers and exporters groups have urged for the passage of other economic bills pending in Congress to complete the new Republic Act 11534, the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act (CREATE), which they said is one of the most important fiscal bills enacted in...
On dealing with youth mental health A child’s behavior changes due to a number of different reasons. But sometimes, it could also be a sign of mental illness. Unfortunately, mental health problems are increasing among the youth. Globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) says that 10 to 20...
Economic activities listed under the 2020 Investment Priorities Plan (IPP) will serve as the initial projects that will qualify for incentives under the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act (CREATE) Law, Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez said. Lopez said that...
Farmers want representation in the Coco Levy’s Trust Fund Management Committee, which is the legally mandated committee tasked to decide on the disposition of the P100-billion worth of coco levy fund and assets. In a statement, the Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) called on the Duterte...
With the promulgation last week of the implementing rules and regulations of the Financial Institutions Strategic Transfer (FIST) Act (Republic Act No. 11523), the government has delivered a solid jab into the financial muscle of banks as prime movers of business and industrial growth that has...
A ray of hope shone through the thick fog of anxiety over the latest COVID upsurge: the signing into law by President Duterte of Republic Act 11534, the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act (CREATE). It is regarded as a “historic economic reform” that is “one of the...
