(MANILA BULLETIN) The newly-signed "Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act" or Republic Act (RA) No.11997 will serve as public school teachers' best friend amid the prevailing high inflation, which impacts prices of basic goods. Thus, said...
President Marcos has signed into law the "Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act" that provides public teachers additional teaching allowance from P5,000 to P10,000. Marcos signed the "Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act" or Republic Act (RA) 11997, which he labeled as "a significant milestone" for Philippine...
While recognizing that more work needs to be done, President Marcos has thanked the Senate and the House of Representatives for a great job in passing laws that support the country's development and promote its people's welfare. SENATORS IN MALACAÑAN — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong'...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday, June 3 called on investors to provide capital for the development of microgrids in the country to help the Philippines achieve full electrification. “Electrification is usually followed by economic development and the government in partnership...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino told the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Saturday, June 1, that the Philippine Maritime Zones Law, once enforced, would lead to the protection of fishing areas in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a statement, Tolentino said that this...
A group of education workers on Friday, May 31, lauded the passage of a bill that aims to double public school teachers’ teaching supplies allowance from P5,000 to P10,000 starting School Year (SY) 2025-2026. (DepEd file photo) “Matagal nang abonado ang mga guro sa mga pangangailangan sa...
A group of education workers on Thursday, May 30, reiterated the need to hire approximately 94,540 additional education support personnel nationwide. (DepEd file photo) The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) issued a statement urging the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday, May 29 urged the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to enhance its information dissemination campaign on the changes brought about by the Ease of Paying Taxes Act, particularly on the issuance of invoices in place of official receipts to ensure that taxpayers...
Former Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Sunday, May 26, welcomed the ratification of three important priority measures that aim to stem corruption, prevent smuggling of agricultural goods and protect the rights of Filipino seafarers. Both the Senate and the House of...
Senator Cynthia Villar hailed the ratification of the Bicameral Conference Committee report on the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act just before the Congress’ sine die adjournment. According to Villar, the measure would lessen the hardships of Filipino farmers and consumers. The...
Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara on Friday, May 24 said he is confident the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA), will prevent wastage in public transactions as it would plug loopholes in the existing law. The measure is now up for review and signing by President Ferdinand...
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has lauded the leadership and members of Congress for the ratification of the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA). Pangandaman said this legislation is a significant milestone under the Marcos administration’s ongoing...
