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Senator Raffy Tulfo asked the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to explain why their motorcycle units or “hagad” meant to apprehend traffic violators are not being used, stressing lack of public visibility. During the budget deliberations of the Committee on Finance chaired by Senator Grace Poe recently, MMDA said they have 108 motorcycle units allotted […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to rethink his stance on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and consider rejoining the international body. Pimentel made this appeal before members of the diplomatic community during a foreign policy address at the Department of Foreign Affairs recently. For the former Senate President, […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero expects the creation of new jobs domestically with the influx of new investors into the country now that a more predictable and consistent tax incentives regime will be in place under the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE) Act. President Ferdinand […]
Former Davao City representative Karlo Nograles on Sunday expressed full support for calls to exempt thousands of delivery riders from securing business permits, saying the added financial burden adversely affects the riders’ livelihood and is counter-productive to the efficient delivery of essential services to the general public. Last November 5, members of the United Davao […]
A total 20,948 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates from the Philippines took their first U.S. licensure test from January to September this year, in hopes of obtaining gainful employment in the United States, Quezon City Rep. Marvin Rillo said on Sunday. “The number of Philippine-educated nurses seeking to practice their profession in America […]
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is pushing for amendments to Republic Act 11696 or the Marawi Siege Compensation Act of 2022 to expand the list of barangays with families who also suffered from the Marawi Siege. While the relatively young law is “stable,” Dela Rosa said that there are gaps that should be addressed to […]
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III called on the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to adopt a similar policy requiring airlines to issue automatic cash refunds for canceled or significantly delayed flights, similar to a recent policy implemented by the United States. In a new policy that took effect on Monday, the U.S. Department of […]
The Enterprise-Based Education and Training Framework (EBET) Act that will institutionalize and strengthen apprenticeship programs in the country will pave the way for the development of more Filipinos into highly-skilled and globally-competitive workers. Senate President Chiz Escudero said the (EBET) Act, signed into law on November 7, is a key step toward “bridging the gap […]
While he is thankful for the government’s continued efforts to aid victims of the 2017 Marawi siege, Senator Robin Padilla called for continued assistance for them. Padilla assured the public that the aid will not be wasted because Muslims, especially the Maranaos, are good at business and can use the aid to completely recover. “Sana […]
After the conclusion of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament, the national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, is gearing up to resume its journey in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers. The November window promises to be another stern challenge for the squad, as head coach Tim Cone has already noted the formidable competition ahead. Senate Committee on […]