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Deputy Majority Leader Luigi Villafuerte and Rep. Migz Villafuerte have cited President Marcos’ push in his 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) for an overhaul of the almost half-century-old National Building Code (NBC) hoping this presidential endorsement would serve as a strong impetus for senators to finally pass their version of this House-approved measure […]
House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said the House of Representatives will bring its newly launched LegisHear program to provinces across the country, with Butuan City and Dumaguete City set to host the next rounds of nationwide public consultations aimed at making legislation more responsive to the needs of Filipinos. Following the successful launch of […]
Bohol and Cebu ushered in a new era of regional cooperation as the two provinces formally signed the SugBohol Sisterhood Agreement during the SugBohol Sisterhood Signing and Kick-Off Celebration at the Ceremonial Hall of the New Provincial Capitol in Tagbilaran City. Governor Aris Aumentado and Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro led the historic signing, affirming a […]
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, […]