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MARSHAL SERVICE TO PREVENT INTIMIDATION OF JUDGES – GORDON

Senator Dick Gordon, chairman of the committee on Justice and Human Rights, said the proposed Philippine Marshal Service will prevent cases where judges are prevented from holding trial in their assigned salas thru intimidation, which is what has been happening in some areas in the country. “There have occasions, for example, and I’m sure both […]

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CREATE SIERRA MADRE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY – REP. NOGRALES

A young lawmaker from Rizal is proposing the creation of a government body tasked with protecting the Sierra Madre mountain range. Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles is pushing for the establishment of the Sierra Madre Development Authority to prevent its wanton destruction and ensure balanced development. “We must always be mindful of the need […]

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PROTECT FILIPINO WORKERS’ JOBS UNDER PROPOSED CITIRA – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Department of Finance (DOF) to carefully study how it plans to protect the jobs of thousands of Filipinos if Congress approves the proposed Corporate Income Tax Incentives Reform Act (CITIRA). Gatchalian, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Economic Affairs, expressed his apprehension on the passage of CITIRA, especially […]

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GOV’T AGENCIES SIGN PACT VS WOMEN, CHILD EXPLOITATION IN TOURISM

Several government agencies have committed to coordinate and work on policies to address the exploitation of women and children in the country’s tourism industry. The Tourism Integrates, Support and Minds Women’s Respect and Child Safety (TourISM WoRCS) was initiated by the Department of Tourism (DOT) to ensure that women and children are given protection in […]