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The newly signed Philippine Islamic Burial Act (RA 12160) is the culmination of a long, hard process in Congress for the sake of our Muslim brethren, Senator Robin Padilla said. Padilla, who sponsored House Bill 8925 – the basis of the new law – in the Senate, said the measure went through the proper procedures […]
A triumph for Muslims. This was how Senator Robinhood Padilla welcomed the signing into law of a measure that will ensure the proper and timely burial of deceased Muslims in accordance with Islamic traditions. Padilla welcomed the signing by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of Republic Act 12160, “An Act Requiring the Proper and Immediate Burial […]
Senator Migz Zubiri hailed the signing of the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Act into law, calling it a “historic reform” that will redefine how the country plans and executes its national development goals. “Today we start a new era of development planning. The signing of the DEPDev Act marks the beginning of a […]
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) commended the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for the swift completion and signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework Act (Republic Act 12063) recently. The shift towards industry-led training has been one of the Commission’s priorities since […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel called for the immediate signing into law of the Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers, emphasizing its long-overdue benefits for the country’s frontline health volunteers. The Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers bill aims to professionalize BHWs by ensuring fair compensation, access to training, and inclusion in government plantilla positions. […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero said a measure recognizing the rights of Muslims to bury their departed ones in accordance with their beliefs and tradition is headed to the Palace for signature after the House of Representatives agreed to adopt the amendments put forward by senators. “Our Muslim brothers and sisters have long been waiting for […]
Senator Grace Poe called for revved up action to pass the bill to legalize and regulate motorcycles-for-hire as a safe mode of transportation. “The motorcycle-for-hire bill has been through the long and winding road to passage. Our tank is full,” Poe said during the hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Services, which she previously […]
Senator Grace Poe committed to exerting every possible effort to see the passage of the animal welfare bill, stating that animal abuse remains rampant and is on the rise. “Harrowing cases of animal cruelty pop up in the news and on social media, but too often, the abusers go unpunished,” Poe said. “Harrowing cases of animal […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday signed the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act, a landmark measure aimed at strengthening mental health programs in schools and creating new plantilla positions for school counselors. “When our learners and school personnel are mentally healthy, academic performance improves, absenteeism decreases, and a culture of compassion and […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed a new law amending the Rice Tariffication Law to extend funding for rice industry modernization and to triple the allocation aimed at enhancing food security and lifting millions of Filipinos who depend on rice cultivation out of poverty. Republic Act 12078 amends Republic Act 11203, also known as RTL, to extend […]