A bill seeking to optimize the leisure rights of senior citizens by granting them a 20 percent discount on travel tax is now being pushed in the Senate. Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, in filing Senate Bill No. 2379, said the bill aims to encourage the elderly to travel, explore new places,...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Friday, August 4 said his son fell victim to scammers even after the government strengthened the fight against text scams by mandating the registration of all Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) cards through the SIM Registration Act. Because of...
ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo (Facebook) The House of Representatives ought to revisit the existing operations manual of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor). ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo made this call Thursday, Aug. 2. after he brought up in a House Committee on Public Order and Safety...
In preparation for the opening of the incoming school year, a group urged the government to “immediately start” the renovation and repairs of damaged facilities due to the recent typhoon and weather disturbance that affected the country. Taken during school opening for SY 2022-2023. (MARK...
Protecting the freedom of religion holds the key to our nation's progress. Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla stressed this on Tuesday, August 1, as he pointed out that following the teachings of one's faith would lead to true service and good governance. Committee on Cultural Communities and...
A group of education workers called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to provide “clear and definite plans” on how it will lessen the administrative loads and tasks currently handled by classroom teachers. Teachers paint school chairs before school opening as part of DepEd's 'Brigada...
ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo (Screenshot from YouTube live) A House inquiry into the status of the implementation of Republic Act (RA) No.11861, also known as the “Expanded Solo Parents Act", is in order. ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo made this call Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 1, during...
The Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) has designated suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr., along with 12 others, as "terrorists" for the alleged killings and harassment in Negros Oriental. Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. In Resolution No. 43 dated July 26, the ATC tagged...
The Senate has approved on third and final reading the proposed Taxpayers' Bill of Rights and Obligations (TBORO) which lawmakers expect to bolster the government's revenue collection efforts. Twenty-two (22) senators voted yes to Senate Bill No. 1806 or The Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights and...
Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (Facebook) Presidential son, Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos has moved to hasten the process in the purchase of life-saving medicines and medical equipment under the existing Government Procurement Reform Act. Rep. Marcos did so by filing...
From left to right: House Speaker Martin Romualdez, ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo, and ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Jocelyn Tulfo (Screenshot from YouTube live) ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo formally took his oath on Monday afternoon, July 31 in front of Speaker Martin Romualdez and the rest...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro is urging the House of Representatives to investigate the recent sinking of motorboat MB Princess Aya in Binangonan, Rizal, which resulted in the drowning of 27 passengers. Castro, a House deputy...
