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The Senate has paid tribute to the late Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez by adopting a resolution honoring him for his contributions to tourism, advertising and communications. Jimenez passed away last April 27 at the age of 64. Senate Resolution No. 399 was adopted in consideration with Senate Resolution No. 402. The resolutions were introduced by […]
The right of Filipinos to travel abroad should not be burdened with a travel tax which is intended to fund the enhancement of the country’s competitiveness as a major tourist destination, three senators said. Senators Koko Pimentel III, Manny Pacquiao and Kiko Pangilinan, filed their respective bills seeking to totally abolish the collection of travel […]
The fight for the Coco Levy Trust Fund took some of the spotlight during the 26th death anniversary of Senator Lorenzo “Ka Tanny” Tañada. Speaking at a commemoration event at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani, former Quezon Representative Oscar “Ka Oca” Santos shared the late senator’s last request of him in behalf of the coconut […]
Seeking to help solve problems of air pollution, public health, and low income of public utility drivers, Senator Kiko Pangilinan has pitched for the use of electric and hybrid vehicles. In filing Senate Bill 1540 or the “Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Including Charging Stations Promotions Act of 2017,” Pangilinan wants to lessen the country’s […]
Just a couple of days before the Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month ended yesterday, the Senate on Tuesday passed on third and final reading the Sagip Saka Bill with a unanimous vote of 21-0. Senate Bill No. 1281, also known as the Sagip Saka Bill, seeks to provide tax incentives to the private sector that […]