Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Thursday, May 15 welcomed the signing into law of the bill that removes the controversial front metal plate requirement for motorcycles. Ejercito is referring to Republic Act No. 12209, an amended version of the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act (RA 11235),...
President Marcos has signed a law that amends the safety measures and penalties under the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act. (MANILA BULLETIN/ Arnold Quizol) Marcos signed Republic Act (RA) No. 12209 which amended several sections of RA No. 11235 or the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act. The law was...
As the nation reflects on the 2025 midterm elections, the heroism of Filipino teachers stands out. However, their service continues to be marred by long-standing systemic issues, as reported by the Department of Education (DepEd) and teachers ' groups such as the Alliance of Concerned Teachers...
The 2025 Philippine national and local elections on Monday, May 12, began generally peacefully and orderly in most parts of the country, but teachers’ groups reported significant disruptions due to recurring technical issues, raising public concern over the reliability of the automated electoral...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) could mandate that all banks, e-wallets, and clearing houses adopt the internationally accepted ISO 20022 messaging standard, modernizing domestic payment systems and aligning with global financial protocols. In a draft circular dated April 2025, the BSB noted...
Teachers ' groups on Saturday, May 10, voiced strong criticism over the recent increase in poll honoraria, calling it a "recycled" measure that fails to address the real needs of educators. In separate statements, the Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) and the Alliance of Concerned Teachers...
The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) officially launched the Trabaho Para sa Bayan (TPB) Plan 2025-2034 on Monday, May 5, marking the Philippines’ first 10-year labor market development strategy. The landmark plan lays out a comprehensive roadmap for job creation, labor...
Former senator and senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan can’t help but sing his wife’s, Megastar Sharon Cuneta, classic hit “Bituing Walang Ningning” as he brought his anti-hunger and food security platform to General Santos City. Senatorial Kiko Pangilinan (Photo from...
A recent study by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) revealing that 18.9 million Filipinos are considered “functionally illiterate” should be considered a national emergency. “This is not just a crisis—it's a national emergency,” ACT Teachers Partylist Rep. France Castro...
Amid growing frustration and dismay, teachers and education workers on Wednesday, April 30, called on the government to immediately release the long-overdue 2023 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB). Members of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers hold a protest in front of the Department of Budget and...
Citing the rising cost of living and the increasing demands of the profession, a group of teachers and education workers on Monday, April 28, renewed their call for a P50,000 monthly starting salary for educators. Teachers and education workers urge Malacañang for substantial salary increase (ALI...
FOR MONDAY An organization of independent telecommunications companies echoed an earlier warning of telco giants about the supposed national security risks posed by the Konektadong Pinoy bill, signaling the industry’s rising concern over the measure. The Philippine Association of...
