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A measure seeking to clarify the latest Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) regulation imposing 25 percent corporate income tax on private schools has been filed at the House of Representatives. Deputy Speaker Rufus Rodriguez filed House Bill 9577, which seeks to correct an erroneous interpretation of the tax imposed on proprietary educational institutions under the […]
A measure seeking to institutionalize the One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines Program to promote inclusive and sustainable economic development has hurdled final reading approval at the House of Representatives. Voting 255-0, the chamber overwhelmingly passed on third reading House Bill 9350, which institutionalizes OTOP Philippines as the government’s stimulus program to encourage the growth […]
A lawmaker at the House of Representatives is calling for a congressional inquiry into the “untimely conduct” of public biddings on government ports, sea terminals, and ports facilities by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) under its new terminal leasing and management rules and regulations. Oriental Mindoro Representative Alfonso Umali Jr. filed House Resolution 1822, which […]
“For all of its benefits, the internet has a dark side; it makes gambling accessible to those who are most susceptible to the addictive power of gambling: the young, the weak, the poor, and the uneducated.” This was the stern warning given by Deputy Speaker and Manila 6th District Rep. Benny Abante Jr., who in […]
A lawmaker at the House of Representatives is calling for a congressional inquiry into the rotational brownouts being experienced in Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon. In a resolution, Quezon City Representative Precious Hipolito Castelo said sufficient electricity supply is vital as the country is continuously implementing the national rollout of coronavirus disease 2019 […]
The House of Representatives paid tribute to the late Antipolo City 2nd District Representative Resurreccion Acop with the adoption of House Resolution 1810. The measure seeks to express the profound condolences of the House to the family of Acop, who recently passed away at the age of 73. It is principally authored by Speaker Lord […]
The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading the establishment of a district office (DO) of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental. House Bill 8034, authored by Third District Representative Jose Francisco Benitez, aims to fast-track the applications for driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations in the area. “This […]
A House of Representatives’ panel has approved measures that would give senior citizens bigger discounts on their monthly electric and water consumption. During the virtual hearing, the Committee on Senior Citizens approved House Bills 1903 and 3040, which would entail an amendment to Republic Act 7432, as amended by RA 9994, or the “Expanded Senior […]
Thousands of senior high school students (SHS) from public schools in this province stand to benefit from the Bataan Online Learning Tablets (BOLT) program after the turnover ceremony held recently at The Bunker, Balanga City, Bataan. Representative Geraldine Roman of Bataan’s first district said over 12,000 students will each have a tablet they can use […]
A measure providing for a free annual medical check-up for Filipinos hurdled second reading approval at the House of Representatives. During plenary session, the chamber passed through voice voting House Bill 9072, otherwise known as the “Free Annual Medical Check-up Act”, which aims to enhance programs focusing on preventive and curative medicine that advance the […]