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Senator Sonny Angara is pushing for the allocation of P2.9 billion in the 2019 national spending package to fund the job promotion of faculty members in state universities and colleges (SUCs) nationwide. “After making tuition in SUCs free, the government should now aim at improving the quality of public higher education in the country, and […]
Senator Sonny Angara said the government should act swiftly to bring down consumer prices and release the unconditional cash transfer and fuel subsidy provided in the law after President Rodrigo Duterte approved the implementation of the second tranche of fuel excise tax hikes starting January next year. “Ang sa akin lang, kailangan ‘yung presyo bumaba […]
Senator Sonny Angara has filed a bill which seeks to ensure that health insurance premiums paid by employers for their employees remain tax-free. Angara earlier chided the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) for issuing Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) 50-2018 which taxed group health insurance premiums, noting that such issuance was not included among the provisions […]
Senator Sonny Angara has called for the full implementation of laws aimed at empowering persons with disabilities (PWDs) with social protection and economic support. “We have enough laws protecting PWDs, and all that needs to be done is to fully and strictly implement these laws so that we can eliminate the barriers that prevent them […]
All Filipinos will get “bigger and better” PhilHealth benefits once the Universal Health Care (UHC) bill, which hurdled Senate-House reconciliation, becomes law, Senator Sonny Angara said. Angara, author of the measure, said UHC will channel more funds “to all aspects of public health” from free check-ups and medicines to improved hospitals all over the country. […]
Senator Sonny Angara has asked the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to withdraw its revenue memorandum circular which states that premiums on health cards shall be subject to tax. Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) 50-2018 (A7) provides that premiums on health cards paid by the employer for all employees shall be included as part of bonuses […]
Senator Sonny Angara is pushing for legislation that would officially designate the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), the country’s largest state university by student population, as the “National Polytechnic University.” In filing Senate Bill 2037, Angara seeks to strengthen the PUP as an institution and solidify its position as one of the country’s premier […]
Senator Sonny Angara has endorsed for plenary approval the bill creating “judges-at-large” positions in the lower courts to help unclog court dockets and speed up the resolution of cases. In sponsoring the proposed Judges-At-Large Act of 2018, Angara said Filipinos can somehow expect the wheels of justice in the country to turn faster with the […]
A one-time opportunity to settle tax obligations that would include estate taxes, general taxes and delinquent accounts will soon be granted to those who have failed to pay for taxable year 2017 and prior years. Senate Bill No. 2059, otherwise known as “An act enhancing revenue administration and collection, and broadening the tax base by […]
Senator Sonny Angara hailed as a “step in the right direction” government’s decision to suspend the increase in excise taxes on petroleum products amid soaring price of crude in the world market. “We commend President Rodrigo Duterte and his economic managers for staying sensitive to the plight of our people and adjusting with the times. […]