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SENATE RATIFIES BICAM REPORT ON 1ST TIME JOB-SEEKERS ASSISTANCE BILL – VILLANUEVA

The Senate has ratified the bicameral conference committee report on a bill seeking to exempt fresh graduates and out-of-school youth from paying government fees and charges on documents needed for their job application. Approved by the Senate was the reconciled version of Senate Bill No. 1629 and House of Representatives Bill No. 172, or the […]

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SENATE APPROVES HIGHER DISCOUNT RATE FOR POLITICAL ADS – PIMENTEL

The Senate approved on third and final reading a bill requiring higher discount rates for political advertisements in radio and television during elections, in a bid to give more candidates the chance to share their platforms to the public and pave the way for more informed voters. Senate Bill No. 1985 was sponsored by Senator […]