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The National Electrification Administration (NEA) is finding ways to free the 121 electric cooperatives (ECs) it supervises from paying taxes under House Bill 5636 or the proposed Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act of President Rodrigo Duterte. NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong said they are currently working with rural electrification advocates from both the […]
Senator Leila de Lima has filed a bill seeking to ensure that children are protected from harmful materials in the Internet, especially now that it is easy to go online using different devices at any time of the day. De Lima has filed Senate Bill (SB) No. 1499, also known as the Online Child […]
Senior citizens and Persons with Disability (PWD) may soon avail of a 20% discount when booking a domestic flight online. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) – Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) approved a Resolution requiring local airlines to give a 20% discount on tickets purchased via the carrier’s website or a mobile application. Prior to […]
Senate President Koko Pimentel III said that the 7% jump in his approval ratings is a tribute to the performance of all senators, and not just himself. Pulse Asia’s June 2017 Nationwide Survey on the Performance and Trust Ratings of the Top Five National Officials and Key Government Institutions, released on Monday, showed Pimentel […]
As the Marawi crisis lingers on in Lanao del Sur, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) has approved the P6-million calamity loan of Task Force Duterte (TFD) Lanao Sur Power for its operational expenditures. NEA Deputy Administrator and concurrent TFD Lanao Sur Power chair lawyer Goldelio Rivera announced when the agency conducted its second round […]
Senate President Koko Pimentel III asked intelligence agencies to submit proposals to increase their capabilities to deal with terrorist activities. Pimentel and senators from the majority bloc were briefed by DILG Officer-in-Charge Catalino Cuy on the situation in Marawi, and the briefing included an overview of the capabilities of the country’s intelligence agencies. “Terrorism […]
Senator Loren Legarda called on communities that were affected by the magnitude 6.5 earthquake in Leyte last week to remain vigilant for more aftershocks and other effects of the temblor as she renewed her call for strengthened earthquake preparedness measures. “The occurrence of earthquakes is unpredictable that is why preparedness is all the more […]
Alarmed by recent reports of severe overcrowding in the detention cells, Senator Nancy Binay has filed a measure seeking the automatic release of prisoners who have already served the prescribed period in custody for their offenses. “It is the policy of the State for the humane treatment of inmates and prisoners. Yet, the Bureau […]
Senator Sonny Angara is pushing anew for the passage of the Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination bill which, he said, has been languishing in the legislative mill for decades. “As the country celebrates Pride Month, we are joining the call to fight for equality and to end all forms of discrimination. We must protect every citizen against […]
Senator Joel Villanueva has formally filed a bill that seeks to penalize any person or entity who maliciously offer, publish, distribute, circulate, and spread false news or information in print, broadcast or online media. Under Senate Bill No. 1492 or An Act Penalizing the Malicious Distribution of False News and Other Related Violations, false […]