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Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano urged the Philippines and Japan to expand people-to-people exchanges, describing stronger cultural ties as the next step in a partnership that has grown over seven decades. Cayetano made the call as the Senate adopted Proposed Senate Resolution No. 502 which recognizes the friendship between the Philippines and Japan and […]
Senator Chiz Escudero proposed a nationwide ban on gambling-related advertisements and sponsorships to curb excessive and irresponsible gambling behavior while protecting minors and other vulnerable groups. Escudero said the measure mirrors the country’s earlier approach to the tobacco industry under Republic Act 9211, or the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003, which imposed sweeping restrictions on […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan has filed a measure seeking to increase the income tax exemption threshold to allow millions of Filipino workers to take home more of what they earn, providing immediate relief amid the rising cost of living. Senate Bill No. 2344 seeks to amend Section 24 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997 […]
The House of Representatives officially launched LegisHear—its nationwide legislative consultation and oversight initiative—with Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III leading the inaugural event at Isabela State University in Echague, Isabela. House Secretary General Atty. Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil revealed that LegisHear is the first major step in the Speaker’s goal of making the House more open, responsive, […]
Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado recently met with San Miguel Corporation Chairman and CEO Ramon Ang in Manila. “We discussed potential investment opportunities that will further drive economic growth, generate quality jobs, and expand sustainable development initiatives for Bohol, a designated UNESCO Global Geopark,” Aumentado said. “We discussed potential investment opportunities that will further drive economic […]
Senator Erwin Tulfo led the Senate Energy Panel in aggressively pushing to legislate the scrapping of systems loss charges from consumer electricity bills, clarifying that the move will not bankrupt power distribution companies but will simply trim their immense corporate profit margins. Presiding over the hearing, Tulfo challenged claims from power distributors and generators who […]
Senator Bong Go filed Senate Bill No. 2329 seeking to further extend the estate tax amnesty period and provide more Filipino families with additional time to settle outstanding estate tax liabilities and complete the lawful transfer of inherited properties. The proposed measure would amend Republic Act No. 11213, or the Tax Amnesty Act, as amended, […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan is asking the Senate to investigate the so-called “Ayungin Deal” or “Provisional Understanding” that the Philippines entered with China for the former’s rotation and resupply mission operations to the grounded BRP Sierra Madre. Proposed Senate Resolution No. 536 directs the appropriate Senate committee to conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, into […]
House Committee on Energy Chairperson Jose Alvarez has pledged the full commitment of the House Committee on Energy to fast-track the legislative measures necessary to implement President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s priority energy reforms aimed at lowering electricity costs and expanding access to affordable and reliable power for Filipino households. “The President has laid down a […]
The Quezon City Government has officially opened applications for the first batch of fellows under the Betty Go-Belmonte Research Grants Program, which supports work that can contribute to the city’s holistic and sustainable development. Named in honor of the late journalist and newspaper publisher Billie Mary “Betty” Go-Belmonte, the program seeks to empower students, scholars, […]