The House Committee on Ways and Means began on Monday, Nov. 28 the initial deliberations on measures seeking to amend Republic Act (RA) No.10863 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA). (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Raised and discussed by the Albay 2nd district Rep.Joey...
A House bill (HB) seeking to promote the country’s indigenous writing systems was unanimously approved on third and final reading Monday afternoon, Nov. 28. (Lucia Macedo/ Unsplash) With 251 "yes" votes, zero "no" votes, and zero abstentions, HB No.6069 finally hurdled the plenary after the...
Individuals who wish to benefit from the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s (DICT) free activities may join the department’s digital literacy training in December. (MB Visual Content Group) Spearheaded by DICT CALABARZON, the initiative will be launched through the...
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) said it would support the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in its efforts to help local government units (LGUs) streamline their processes. Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Director-General Ernesto Perez (ARTA Photo) ARTA Secretary Ernesto...
The House of Representatives unanimously approved on third and final reading Monday afternoon, Nov. 28 a measure that seeks to expand the elements of game-fixing and provides stiffer penalties for such offenses in professional and amateur sports contests. The House plenary (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA...
A bill seeking to strengthen the anti-discrimination provisions under the Labor Code of the Philippines that were instituted to safeguard women employees was unanimously passed by the lower chamber on third and final reading Monday afternoon, Nov. 28. (Unsplash) The House of Representatives, voting...
Here's some good news for domestic workers or "kasambahays". (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives unanimously approved on third and final reading Monday afternoon, Nov. 28 a measure that seeks to establish greater responsibility and accountability of private employment...
Any guesses why? We are about to bid farewell to 2022 because many "Word of the Year" from various dictionary titles are now starting to pop up. Among the first ones to drop is Merriam-Webster. Photo from Unsplash.com And guess what? Its word of the year is none other than "Gaslighting."...
Lack of public utilities add to the hardships of informal settler families (ISFs) at government resettlement areas, Senator Raffy Tulfo said. Tulfo revealed this in today’s hybrid public hearing of the Senate Committee on Urban Planning, Housing and Resettlement chaired by Senator Joseph Victor...
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) vowed on Monday, Nov. 28, to implement stricter measures against the entry of illegal drugs entry in its facilities while ensuring that counseling and rehabilitation will be provided to the persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). BJMP chief Director...
Known for its picturesque sunsets and beaches, the newly-constructed seaside boulevard in the town of Ballesteros in Cagayan Province is expected to further boost its tourism industry, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Monday, Nov. 28. The DPWH–Cagayan Second District...
The city-run Colegio de Muntinlupa (CDM) hosted the 2022 Muntinlupa City Robotics Fair and Exhibits, which gave students the chance to show their science skills. Mayor Ruffy Biazon led the opening ceremony of the 2022 Muntinlupa City Robotics Fair and Exhibits at CDM. Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon,...
