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Velasco pushes coco levy fund
Speaker Lord Allan Velasco expects the House of Representatives to pass on third and final reading a bill creating the coconut levy trust fund before its holiday break this week......»»
Velasco eyes coco levy fund release soon
House Speaker Lord Allan Jay Velasco wants to pass the coco levy bill before the year ends as a “Christmas gift” to coconut farmers. Velasco said he already discussed this with House Agriculture and Food Committee Chairperson Wilfrido Mark Enverga and that he wanted its passage to be done. “Actually I have talked with the […] The post Velasco eyes coco levy fund release soon appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
GOOD NEWS FOR COCONUT FARMERS
The Senate passed on Third and Final Reading last Monday, October 5, Senate Bill No. 1396, the bill creating the Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund. It will likewise reconstitute the Philippine Coconut Authority Board by allowing small coconut farmers’ representation therein. The coco levy fund, according to Senator Gordon, has been the object of […] The post GOOD NEWS FOR COCONUT FARMERS appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
Coco levy bill now
Early this week, we welcomed the good news that the coco levy trust fund bill has hurdled the third and final reading in the Senate with its unanimous approval. Recall that the coco levy trust fund bill was initially vetoed by the President during the 17th Congress. This new version hopes to address the reservations accompanying the previously filed bill. While there is progress in the Senate, we are still held up in Congress as the House version of the bill remains at the Committee level......»»
Senate may pass coco levy bill by December
After being vetoed by President Duterte last year, the Senate may pass the revised coco levy fund bill by December, Sen. Cynthia Villar said yesterday......»»
Villar backs Duterte’s call for passage of coco levy bill
BY VANNE TERRAZOLA Senator Cynthia Villar welcomed on Tuesday President Duterte’s renewed push for the passage of the coco levy bill to distribute the taxes imposed on coconut farmers during the Marcos administration. Duterte, during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) Monday, urged Congress to pass a bill creating a Coconut Farmers Trust […].....»»
Passage of coco levy fund bill pushed anew
The Senate has started plenary discussions on the refiled bill seeking to create the Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund. Sen. Cynthia Villar sponsored Senate Bill No. 1396 last Wednesday, in another attempt to pass a measure that will distribute the P105-billion coco levy imposed on farmers under the Marcos administration. The Congress had […].....»»
Sy family invests P5 billion in Megawide affiliate
The Sy family is once again playing a big brother role to a company led by businessman Edgar Saavedra, this time investing in Megawide’s affiliate renewable energy real estate investment trust......»»
His Peace
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Isaiah 26:3.....»»
House leaves Quiboloy’s fate to Senate
The House of Representatives will no longer pursue and implement the warrant of arrest it issued against pastor Apollo Quiboloy after it approved on final reading the bill revoking the franchise of the evangelist’s alleged TV network......»»
RCBC to surrender trust license
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) is looking to surrender its license to engage in trust and other fiduciary business as part of its efforts to make RCBC Trust Corp. a stand-alone trust entity......»»
RCBC surrenders trust license
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. has surrendered its license to engage in trust and other fiduciary business as part of its efforts to make RCBC Trust Corp. a stand-alone trust entity......»»
DOF: GFIs can seek extended relief after Maharlika infusion
Government financial institutions Land Bank of the Philippines and Development Bank of the Philippines will likely seek an extension of its regulatory relief following contributions to the country’s sovereign wealth fund......»»
KATRIBU on the impact of Maharlika Investment Fund on the Moro and Indigenous Peoples
A speech delivered by Beverly Longid, KATRIBU National Convenor, during the Maharlika Investment Fund forum organized by the First Quarter Storm (FQS) Movement......»»
NZ-EU FTA gains Royal Assent for 1 May entry to force
The European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill received Royal Assent today, completing the process for New Zealand's ratification of its free trade agreement with the European Union. "I am pleased to announce that today, in a small ceremony at the Beehive, New Zealand notified the European Union of our ratification of the New Zealand European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EUFTA)......»»
SB19 s Pablo leads Earth Hour in Manila
SB19 leader Pablo, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippine's new Earth Hour Music Ambassador, led the annual switch-off event in Manila City last weekend......»»
It s important that you speak up : Morissette scores People s Choice win after gig issue
Morissette still has the people's trust after she won the fan-voted People's Choice at the inaugural Billboard Philippines Women in Music last Friday in Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier in Taguig City. .....»»
SC affirms ruling granting bail to ex-Masbate lawmaker, Napoles
The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed a ruling of the Sandiganbayan that allowed businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles and former Masbate congresswoman Rizalina Seachone-Laneta to post bail in the plunder charges filed against them in connection with the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork scam......»»
Bill seeks review of rules on reckless imprudence
The country’s road safety laws must be reviewed to address the liability of drivers in cases of traffic violations and accidents, a lawmaker from Bukidnon said yesterday, citing the high number of vehicular crashes in Metro Manila......»»
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......»»