House Bill (HB) No.6687--which according to critics is legislation seeking the return of mandatory inclusion in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program--has been approved on third and final reading in the lower chamber. (PPAB) The bill, which is officially titled "An Act Instituting a...
The controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) Bill was approved on third and final reading on Thursday night, Dec. 15, during the House of Representatives' last plenary session for the year. Clockwise: Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman, Basilan lone district Rep. Mujiv Hataman, Camarines Sur...
As expected by many, the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading on Thursday night the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), which, if enacted, will serve as the Philippine sovereign wealth fund. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The proposed MIF, embodied in House Bill...
The House of Representatives has unanimously approved on third and final reading a bill that seeks financing for small businesses, especially those crippled by the Covid-19 pandemic and other significant economic challenges of national and international scope. (Viktor Forgacs/ Unsplash) House Bill...
Department of Social Welfare and Development After two days of partnership activities, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) got new partners to help implement the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). During the Partnership Festival held on Dec. 2, DSWD signed a memorandum...
Since its launch in 2020, when most businesses in the world are being challenged, Aqua Skin has been successfully releasing one beauty product after the other – providing its Filipino customers with beauty solutions that they can afford without sacrificing their health and beauty. Jeffrey Amurao...
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary Anna Mae Lamentillo paid a courtesy visit to Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines Miguel Delgado to tackle digital cooperation initiatives between the Philippines and Spain. Among the initiatives particularly discussed...
The Social Security System (SSS) said the increase in members contributions beginning January next year would proceed as planned despite opposition by private sector employers. In a briefing, Michael G. Regino, SSS president and chief executive officer, said on Thursday, Dec. 15, that postponing...
IMAGE from DOT-Davao region FB DAVAO CITY – The municipality of Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur will host the Mount Apo Sky and Vertical Race from Dec. 16 to 18 where around 300 runners from 20 countries are expected to scale the country’s highest peak. Municipal tourism officer Julius Paner said...
Chai Fonacier uses folk magic for revenge in the Irish-Filipino collaboration film Nocebo Nocebo is a revenge battle between successful children clothes’ designer Christine (Eva Green) and Filipina housekeeper Diana (Chai Fonacier) with Irish director Lorcan Finnegan using faith...
He is the only Filipino included in the ‘Strive for Perfection: The Official Platinum Jubilee Edition’ book Bejeweled wonders—that’s how many described the sculptures of Filipino artist Ivan Co. They’re such majestic creations that they made their way to a book honoring the 70-year legacy...
The Securities and Exchange Commission has confirmed that the Bank of the Philippine Islands’ P5-billion 1.5-year Peso Fixed-Rate Bonds due 2024 called BPI Reinforcing Inclusive Support for MSMEs Bonds (BPI RISE Bonds) has qualified as ASEAN Social Bonds. The bank said in a disclosure to the...
