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A party-list lawmaker said cutting down local and national taxes on production costs for both local and foreign films would bring ticket prices down and a “step in the right direction” to make more people go out to watch movies. BHW Rep. Angelica Natasha Co said watching movies and stage plays should be valued more […]
The Lanzones Festival in the island province of Camiguin officially reopened after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The provincial government launched the 2nd Camiguin Divefest Underwater Photo Contest, one of the festival’s highlights. Provincial Tourism Officer Candice Dael said festival events such as the photo contest were also supported by the Department […]
The Quezon City government has received awards from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) for providing exemplary service to businesses in the city through efficient and convenient processes. The Department of Trade and Industry presented the 1st Overall Most Competitive City recognition to the QC […]
Naming a Cabinet official is not as easy as it looks. Aside from the ability to lead a department, the Cabinet secretary must have the trust and confidence of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. In the case of the Department of Health (DOH), Senator Bong Go said it is in good hands under its officer-in-charge (OIC), […]
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva expressed concerns about the “long overdue” status of the computer-based licensure examinations (CBLE) project of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), as the PRC Modernization Act of 2000 (Republic Act No. 8981) was enacted more than two decades ago. This was Villanueva’s reaction after PRC Commissioner Dr. Jose Cueto Jr.’s statement […]
“If a prison cell cannot stop a criminal from plotting and ordering the murder of another person, then the death penalty may be the only way to prevent the murder of innocent citizens and journalists like Percy Lapid.” This was stressed on Wednesday by Manila 6th District Rep. Benny Abante Jr., who called for the […]
As the midwifery profession celebrates its 100th year anniversary in the country, Kabayan Party-List Representative Ron Salo filed House Bill 3882 which seeks to strengthen the role of midwives in the country’s health care system. “The proposed measure does not only strengthen the role of midwives in the health system but also promotes the optimal health […]
The city government of Surigao and the government of Japan paid respects to the Japanese soldiers who lost their lives during the Battle of Surigao Strait in a ceremony. The candle lighting and wreath-laying ceremony at the Japanese Cremation Site inside the Surigao del Norte National High School (SDNNHS) ground were led by Mayor Pablo […]
The government has to do more to uplift the lives of the indigenous peoples (IPs), who remain among the poorest and disadvantaged social groups in the country, Senator Sonny Angara said. Over 25 years have passed since the enactment of Republic Act 8731 or the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) and yet Angara lamented that […]
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva is calling on the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to address the high number of Job Order (JO) and Contract of Service (COS) employees in government and provide them with the security of tenure especially if they have civil service eligibility. “We have been raising the issue of unfilled positions in government […]