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Medical marijuana bill reaches Senate plenary

The bill seeking to legalize medical marijuana in the Philippines has reached the Senate plenary, the first time in the history of the upper chamber, according to a cannabis lawyer......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Hontiveros hopes for fair consideration of divorce bill in Senate

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros expressed hope on Wednesday about the potential reintroduction of a divorce bill onto the Senate’s legislative agenda. In the House of Representatives, a bill on absolute divorce was brought for plenary consideration on Tuesday. The divorce bill in the Senate, however, remains pending for plenary discussion. “I had the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Bill pushing P100 daily wage hike gets Senate nod on 2nd reading

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill pushing for a P100-daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers.  Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 was unanimously approved during Wednesday’s plenary session. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that once the wage hike bill gets the final.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Tulfo’s bill seeks to impose stricter penalties for drunk drivers

MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to impose stricter penalties for drunk drivers, including a fine of up to P1,000,000, has been filed by Senator Raffy Tulfo. At present, the current law penalizes drunk drivers who caused homicide with a fine ranging from P300,000 to P500,000. But Tulfo, through his Senate Bill No, 2546, proposed.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: 6 Cebu graduates top medical technologists licensure exam 2024

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. 6 Cebu graduates top medical technologists licensure exam 2024 Six graduates from Cebu universities recently made it to the top 10 list of the Medical Technologists Licensure Examination for March.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

45 PUPCs of Opao police station undergo medical check-up

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Around 45 persons under police custody (PUPCs) of Opao Police Station in Mandaue City underwent a medical check-up on Wednesday, Feb. 28. The City Health Office (MCHO) led the medical check-up to determine the physical health of the PUPCs. They were also provided with medicines and vitamins. MCHO Kadagatan Cluster Head.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

‘FDA, not lawmakers, should supervise medical marijuana’

Medical marijuana should be placed under the supervision of the Food and Drug Administration and not the houses of Congress, the Philippine Medical Association said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Safety nets in place for medical cannabis

A bill in the House of Representatives that allows marijuana or cannabis for medical purposes will incorporate safety nets to prevent aggravating the country’s problems on drug abuse......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Senate approves bill on BJMP control of provincial jails

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate passed a bill on Monday aiming to transfer the control and supervision of all provincial and sub-provincial jails from the local government to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). Senate Bill No. 2352 or the Jail Integration Act, was approved on third and final reading, with 19 affirmative,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Bill creating 32 single-member parliamentary districts in the BARMM passed

COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 29 February) —  The bill creating 32 single-member parliamentary districts in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) was passed Wednesday night by a vote of 47  in favor, one against and three abstentions. Parliamentary Bill 267,  introduced on December 18, 2023 by the Government of the Day and signed […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Ex-New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick Bids Farewell in Letter

Title: Bill Belichick Thanks Patriots Fans for Unwavering Support in Full-Page Ad Word Count: 305 Boston, MA – Former New England Patriots head coach, Bill.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

What Could Happen if Bill Belichick Becomes the Cowboys Coach?

Title: Bill Belichick’s Departure from Patriots Sparks Speculation and Controversy Word Count: 389 In a surprising turn of events in the football world, Bill Belichick,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Waste workers’ health, welfare bill filed

Garbage collectors stand to benefit from a measure that aims to provide medical and financial assistance to waste workers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

From reactive to proactive: Bill pushes early action to mitigate climate disasters

Under House Bill 9935 filed by Rep. Jose Manuel Alba (Bukidnon), declaring a “state of imminent disaster” allows using national and local resources for proactive measures before a disaster. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Bill seeks P50,000 entry-level pay for public school teachers

The three-member militant Makabayan bloc filed yesterday a bill in the House of Representatives that will nearly double the entry-level salary of public school teachers nationwide, to the tune of P50,000 monthly......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Bill seeks to waive review fees for indigents

A bill seeking to exempt indigent individuals from paying the review fees for board and Bar examinations on their first take have been jointly filed by five members of the House of Representatives......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Viral Tarsier Video: DENR to file criminal charges vs 2 vloggers

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said preparations are underway for the filing of charges against two vloggers for the “improper treatment” of Philippine Tarsiers in Polomolok, South Cotabato. “Ongoing po ang preparation ng documents for the filing of criminal charges. Kung kakayanin ay mafa-file siya within today,” DENR Region.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Unjust vexation raps filed vs students in ‘dirty finger’ selfie

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Unjust vexation charges have been filed by the police against the two male students who took a selfie with a ‘dirty finger’ using policemen as background. The two were arrested in Barangay San Roque, Cebu City on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson of the Police.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Murder raps filed vs suspect in hit-and-run of basketball player

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police here have filed on Thursday, February 8, a charge of murder against the suspect behind the fatal hit-and-run of Jeslar Uriel Larumbe. Four days after the 23-year-old Larumbe was left sprawled on the road lifeless, authorities have filed the charge against the suspect in the viral incident which sent shock.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: Murder raps filed vs suspect in hit-and-run of basketball player

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Murder raps filed vs suspect in hit-and-run of basketball player Police in Cebu City have filed today, February 8, a charge of murder against the suspect behind the fatal hit-and-run.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024