(Pixabay) Two measures aiming to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country have been approved by a House panel on Monday, Feb. 12. The Committee on Games and Amusements unanimously approved House Bill (HB) No. 5082 and House Resolution...
The Senate Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes is planning to bring the discussions on Resolution of Both Houses No. 6, which seeks amendments to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution, to different locations in Visayas and Mindanao. Senate...
The popularity of online gaming and casinos has surged significantly, with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) reporting a near doubling of revenue from electronic games of chance over the past year. Alejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer, said on Monday,...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has expressed willingness to share inputs in the proposal before the Senate to increase the daily minimum wage by P100. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said the department recognizes the power of the Congress to push for legislative salary increase,...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) confirmed on Monday, Feb. 12, that the investigation is now ongoing after the agency received a bomb threat targeting one of its facilities in Bicutan, Taguig City. Photo from DOST The report was confirmed in a Viber message that the agency received a...
Sen. Francis Tolentino underscored on Monday, Feb. 12 how the crafting of Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) issued by administrative agencies has modified the intentions of laws enacted in Congress. During the deliberation of the proposed Passive Income and Financial Intermediary Taxation Act...
Imagine a platform that brings the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) knowledge to Filipinos everywhere. But instead of a pile of books, it has a modern and user-friendly interface—that is the Science & Technology Academic and Research‐Based Openly‐Operated...
State-owned Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) recently launched a series of relief missions to assist hundreds of individuals and families across the country. Pagcor representatives turn over more than 400 relief packs to Manila City Department of Social Welfare Director Ma. Asuncion...
This Arts Month, homegrown sustainable shoe brand Lakat partners with artists Dex Fernandez, Lilianna Manahan, and Russell Trinidad as it presents its latest limited-edition series. Dubbed the “LakArt,” the series is where fashion meets visual arts with the brand’s shoes decorated with the...
Taylor Swift may have skipped the Philippines as one of the stops for her “The Eras Tour,” but Pinoy Swifties still managed to find a way to see her perform live. Many of them flew to Japan over the weekend just to feel her presence, and one of them was Andrea Brillantes. While many are...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been accredited by the London-based standard-setting organization Investors in People (IiP) in recognition of its high-level practices in promoting the welfare of its employees. The accreditation makes the SEC the first in the government financial...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is warning the investing public against dealing with America Mall-PH and Robinson Company due to their unauthorized solicitation of investments without the necessary license. The SEC issued advisories against the two firms that are enticing the public to...
