President Marcos has given Congress a "clear policy direction" to finally provide meaningful tax relief to millions of Filipino workers whose purchasing power has been steadily eroded by inflation and the rising cost of living. Thus, said House Committee on Labor and Employment Chairperson Cavite...
True to his word, Navotas City lone Rep. Toby Tiangco refiled his long-standing measure seeking to remove systems loss charges from consumers ' monthly electricity bills. This was his direct response to President Marcos ' fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), which he delivered before...
The top leaders of the House of Representatives have heeded President Marcos ' call on the legislature to provide tax relief for local businesses, as mentioned in his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA). House Speaker Isabela 6th district Rep. Faustino "Bojie" Dy III and Majority Leader...
House Assistant Minority Leader Bagong Henerasyon (BH) Party-list Rep. Robert Nazal has filed a measure that would prevent distribution utilities (DU) from passing on system loss charges to its customers. House Bill (HB) No. 10357, was filed by Nazal on July 28, a day after President Marcos...
Surigao del Sur 1st district Rep. Romeo Momo Sr. was among the handful of House members whose "SONA wish" got fulfilled. For this reason, Momo expressed his gratitude to President Marcos on Wednesday, July 29 for acknowledging the urgent need to amend the obsolete Philippine Building Code. “We...
House Speaker Isabela 6th district Rep. Faustino "Bojie" Dy III and Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos have jointly filed a bill that would turn President Marcos ' tax relief proposal for Filipinos into a reality. Filed on Tuesday, July 28 or a day after President...
House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Miro Quimbo says the chamber plans to lower the cost of electricity by imposing a one-time value added tax (VAT), on top of scrapping system loss charges as pitched by President Marcos. Quimbo told a news conference Tuesday,...
At least two senators heeded President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s call for an end to system loss charges burdening electricity consumers. Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian and Sen. Joseph Victor JV” Ejercito each filed a bill on the matter, saying it is imperative that Filipino...
The House Committee on Energy committed to fast-track the legislative measures needes to implement President Marcos ' priority energy reforms aimed at reducing Filipinos ' electricity expenses, as stated in his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA). Thus, said committee chairman...
Ranking congressmen believe that President Marcos ' proposed tax reform package presents an opportunity to remove long-standing barriers that prevent inherited properties from being put to productive use. House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Marikina City 2nd district Rep Miro Quimbo...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) vowed to continue crafting and implementing measures to protect children from online harm as it ordered stronger law enforcement measures against individuals and groups exploiting minors through digital platforms. Police issued the statement after President...
