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The cooperatives sector is at a crossroads and facing an issue that can have a significant impact on the future of the cooperative movement in the country, said Rep. Rico B. Geron (Party-list, AGAP). The legislator was referring to the proposed Comprehensive Tax Reform Program, also known as Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion […]
The House committee on agrarian reform unanimously approved this week a bill seeking to condone the unpaid loan interests secured by farmers, fisherfolk, and agrarian reform beneficiaries. House Bill No. 187, or the “Agrarian and Agricultural Loan Restructuring and Condonation Act,” seeks to provide leniency on unsettled interests, penalties, and surcharges on loans availed […]
Senator Cynthia Villar said a law that will extend from five to 10 years the validity of passports will greatly benefit migrant workers as they travel outside the country for gainful employment and greener pastures. Senate Bill 1365 seeks to amend Section 10 of Republic Act 8239 or the Philippine Passport Act of 1996 […]
Senator JV Ejercito is seeking to criminalize the overloading of public utility vehicles and to impose stiffer penalties on PUV operators violating the prescribed maximum capacity of vehicles as stated in the law. Ejercito filed the Anti-Overloading Act of 2017 (Senate Bill No. 1446) in line with the celebration of the 4th UN Global […]
In observance of Earth Hour today, March 25, 2017, Senator Loren Legarda said that participating in the event shows that everyone is capable of taking action to fight climate change. “Every year, nations, communities, industries, and individuals participate in the Earth Hour, switching off non-essential lights for an hour. Last year, 178 countries and […]