House Committee on Economic Affairs chairperson and AAMBIS-OWA Party-list Rep. Sharon Garin is hopeful that the proposed New Public Service Act will soon be signed into law by President Duterte. This, after the measure was transmitted to the Office of the President for enactment last Monday, Feb....
Vice President Ma. Leonor “Leni” Robredo and Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan have garnered more support for their presidential and vice presidential bids, this time from the country’s largest organization of teachers. Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Kiko Pangilinan (VPLR Media...
Copying one of President Duterte's campaign promises, presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said he will address "endo" or the system of contractualization in the country if and when he gets elected to Malacañang in May. Presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos (Lakas-CMD Media)...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged critics of the planned crackdown on sari-sari (variety) store owners who are selling medicines to ask Congress to amend the law on the sale of over-the-counter medicines. But in the meantine, DILG Usec. Jonathan Malaya emphasized that...
Senator Joel Villanueva admitted to being “hurt” by President Duterte vetoing the Security of Tenure (SOT) bill that would have fulfilled his campaign promise of ending contractualization, but promised to re-file it if he wins another term. Reelectionist Senator Joel Villanueva is a guest...
Six regional unions of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines submitted a position paper urging the Department of Education (DepEd) to suspend the implementation of the twice-a-month pay scheme for teachers. (Image from ACT Philippines) Representatives of ACT regional unions in the...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has reaffirmed his commitment to support more programs and measures to help ease the burden of Filipino cancer patients and their families as the country marks the third year since the National Integrated Cancer Control Act (NICCA), or Republic Act 11215, has been...
AP Party-list nominee and former 18th Congress lawmaker Ronnie Ong has expressed elation over the nearing enactment of the proposed Foundling Welfare Act, which now only needs President Duterte's signature. (Zelle Duda/ Unsplash) “The Foundling Law is a signature away from becoming law. There’s...
Former Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista on Tuesday said he will pursue a measure that would provide tax relief for those in the entertainment industry should he win in the upcoming May 2022 senatorial elections. Bautista, who is running for senator in the upcoming polls, noted how entertainers...
Former Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Tuesday said increasing the salaries and benefits of healthcare workers will encourage Filipino healthcare workers to stay in the country. Ejercito said he believes a higher salary and benefits would help entice the country's medical workers to keep...
The Philippine economy will receive a boost from increased foreign investments as a result of the newly-amended 1936 Public Service Act (PSA). House Committee on Economic Affairs Chairperson AAMBIS-OWA Party-list Rep. Sharon Garin made this assurance as she noted that the law now allows up to 100...
Senator Imee Marcos on Tuesday, January 8 appealed to hospitals, diagnostic centers, and other health facilities to observe the proper disposal of medical waste linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. Marcos made the appeal after eight children tested positive for COVID-19 after playing along the seaside...
