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Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers certified as urgent
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. certified as urgent the enactment of the proposed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers to specify the rights and ensure the welfare of Filipino seafarers. In a letter dated 25 September to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, Marcos underscored the need for the immediate passage of Senate Bill No. 2221, titled “An Act Providing for the Magna Carta of Filipinos Seafarers.” The enactment aims to address recurring deficiencies in the domestic laws on the training and accreditation of thousands of Filipino seafarers which endanger their employment in the European market in particular and the global maritime arena in general. “Pursuant to the provisions of the Article VI, Section 26 (2) of the 1987 Constitution, I hereby certify to the necessity of the immediate enactment of Senate Bill No. 2221,” Marcos' letter read. The bill, Marcos added, ensures that the Philippines will uphold its commitment to ensure that Filipino seafarers receive training, facilities, and equipment that are on par with international standards and those established by pertinent international conventions. The House of Representatives already passed the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers (House Bill No. 7325) on final reading on 6 March of this year with 304 votes in favor. The Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers is one of the 20 priority pieces of legislation that the President has requested Congress to approve by the end of the year, Zubiri said, who attended the third meeting of the Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) last week in Malacañang. The post Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers certified as urgent appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Martin vows budget passage
House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Thursday pledged to fast-track the passage of the P5.768-trillion proposed national budget for fiscal year 2024 after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. deemed the measure “urgent.” Marcos on Wednesday wrote the House a letter addressed to Romualdez seeking the immediate enactment of House Bill 8980 to “enable the government to effectively perform its constitutional mandate.” Marcos’ proposed national spending plan for next year under the National Expenditure Program is P500 billion, or 9.5 percent, higher than this year’s P5.268 trillion budget, which the House approved in barely six weeks last year in accordance with the President’s order. Next year’s P5.768 trillion, if passed, would be the highest budget ever approved by Congress. “We appreciate President Marcos’ leadership and his prioritization of the national budget. His decision to certify this crucial legislation as urgent reflects his unwavering commitment to the welfare and progress of our nation,” Romualdez said. The House chief added members of the House “have been diligently reviewing and fine-tuning the 2024 national budget to ensure that it addresses the pressing needs of our country and its people.” While there have been appeals to hasten the approval of the budgetary bill, Romualdez assured the public that it would undergo a transparent and thorough process that adheres to the highest standards of fiscal responsibility. “We will continue to uphold the principles of accountability, inclusivity, and efficiency throughout the budget deliberations,” the Speaker said. The post Martin vows budget passage appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Marcos urged to certify bill declaring Manila Bay as reclamation-free zone urgent
Fisherfolk group Pamalakaya on Friday called on President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to certify the bill declaring Manila Bay as a reclamation-free zone as urgent. .....»»
Passage of anti-online piracy bill pushed
President Marcos should certify as urgent the passage of anti-online piracy legislation now pending in the Senate to address online piracy, a consumer advocacy group said......»»
‘Certify as urgent ease of paying taxes bill’
The Ease of Paying Taxes Act should urgently be passed into law the same way that President Marcos certified as urgent the Maharlika Investment Fund, according to Albay Rep. Joey Salceda......»»
Don’t rush MIF passage
Is there a valid reason for President Marcos to certify as urgent the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) in the Senate? As Sen. Kiko Pimentel decries, certifying Senate Bill 2020 as high priority is already unconstitutional because “you can only certify a necessary proposal if there is a public emergency of calamity….”.....»»
Marcos certification as urgent of Maharlika fund bill ‘unconstitutional’, says Pimentel
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Saturday called “unconstitutional” President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s move to certify as urgent the Senate bill seeking to establish the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund. “I will tell my colleagues not to follow that certification because it is unconstitutional. The certification by the president is unconstitutional because our […] The post Marcos certification as urgent of Maharlika fund bill ‘unconstitutional’, says Pimentel appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
PBBM certifies Maharlika Investment Fund bill as urgent
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has certified Senate Bill No. 2020, which seeks to establish the Maharlika Investment Fund, as a priority legislative measure. In a letter to the Senate dated 22 May, Marcos cited the “compelling need” for a “sustainable national investment fund” amid the rising inflation rate driven by various factors. “Pursuant to the provisions of Article VI, Section 26 (2) of the 1987 Constitution, I hereby certify to the necessity of the immediate enactment of Senate Bill No. 2020,” the letter read. “With the downgrade of the global growth projection this year on account of debilitating inflation, fluctuating and unstable prices of crude oil and other fuels due to the protracted conflict between Ukraine and Russia, and continuing interest rate hikes in the international financial sector, there is a compelling need for a sustainable national investment fund as a new growth catalyst to accelerate the implementation of strategic and high-impact large infrastructure projects that will stimulate economic activity and development,” it added. The letter, which was received by the Senate on 23 May but only released to media by 24 May, was addressed to Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri. The House of Representatives had approved on third and final reading House Bill No. 6608, or the proposed MIF bill, before adjourning for the Christmas break last year. Its counterpart, the Senate, is still discussing the proposed measure more than a week before the sine die adjournment on 2 June. On Tuesday, Zubiri urged the economic managers, including Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno, to personally attend the interpellation at the Senate “for them to show support for the measure and help rally the members to help pass the measure.” Asked if the upper chamber will approve the Maharlika Investment Fun bill on third and final reading today, the Senate chief said: “Not really.” The Senate is “targeting” to approve the measure “next week,” he added. The post PBBM certifies Maharlika Investment Fund bill as urgent appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
SC asked to review petition vs Maharlika bill urgency
The groups that want the Supreme Court to void President Marcos’ use of his presidential powers to certify the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund bill as urgent are now asking that the SC revisit their petition, saying the tribunal may have misunderstood their request......»»
Tax Amnesty Act extension now moving
A proposed law that seeks to extend the deadline of application for estate tax amnesty for another two years has moved forward in the House of Representatives. The House committee on ways and means, chaired by Albay Rep. Joey Salceda, adjourned its deliberations on Tuesday with the approval of House Bill 7409 after garnering 31 pro-votes from its members. The measure, filed on 2 March, seeks to extend the Tax Amnesty Act, or Republic Act 11213, from 15 June this year to 14 June 2025 to provide taxpayers with economic relief and the opportunity to settle estate tax obligations, which procedure was hampered by the Covid-19 pandemic’s multiple lockdowns. Speaker Martin Romualdez and his nephew, Senior Deputy Speaker Sandro Marcos of Ilocos Norte, are among the bill’s proponents, with three other House leaders. Salceda, during the deliberation, stressed the significance of the bill’s passage, explaining that the provision of additional time is necessary as many families have not yet settled the estates of their deceased relatives. “An estate tax is a tax on the right of the deceased person to transmit the estate to lawful heirs and beneficiaries. RA 11213 was passed to provide taxpayers immunity from the payment of estate taxes until 15 June 2021. However, the pandemic hampered the settlement of estates, which to begin with, is inherently challenged by family sensitivities,” said the chairman. “To give people more time to settle estates, we extended the estate tax amnesty from 15 June 2021, to 14 June 2023, by enacting RA 11569 last Congress. We also streamlined the procedure by removing the requirement of proof of settlement in the payment of the estate tax under the same law. Now that the extended deadline — 14 June 2023 — is upon us, we are informed that this tax amnesty is yet to be optimized.” RA 11213, signed on 14 February 2019 by then-President Rodrigo Duterte, provides taxpayers with a one-time opportunity to settle their tax obligations through an estate amnesty program that offers reasonable tax relief to estates with outstanding estate tax liabilities. On 30 June, he signed RA 11569, which amended Section 6 of RA 11213, extending the estate tax amnesty until 14 June 2023. However, proponents of the bill are advocating for a two-year extension to account for those still struggling to meet the documentary requirements due to the pandemic rage. Meanwhile, during the proceeding, Nueva Ecija Rep. Ria Vergara motioned that a provision stating that heirs who received a donated estate worth P1 million or less no longer have to pay the 6 percent donor’s tax to be included in the proposal, which Salceda later approved. People seeking amnesty under the current system are expected to pay tax at a rate of 6% based on the decedent’s total net estate (or net undeclared estate if a previously filed estate tax return) at the time of death. HB 7842, filed by AGRI Rep. Wilbert Lee on 11 April, also pushes for a two-year extension of the estate tax amnesty period, but it has yet to be referred to Salceda’s panel for deliberation. Last week, Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to certify the bill as urgent, claiming this move will make people “save billions” while the government will “earn billions.” The post Tax Amnesty Act extension now moving appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
DOH urges Marcos to certify bill creating disease control center as urgent
The DOH said it is working with the Presidential Legislative and Liaison Office to fast track the passage of the Philippine CDC bill, which was approved by the House of Representatives on third and final reading earlier this month......»»
Instead of Cha-cha, Duterte urged to certify ‘ayuda for all’ bill as urgent
Lawmakers under the Makabayan Coalition are calling for the prioritization of the passing of a new law that aims to provide financial assistance to those affected by the pandemic. The post Instead of Cha-cha, Duterte urged to certify ‘ayuda for all’ bill as urgent appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Bill eases LGU vaccine buy
The President will certify as urgent a bill exempting local government units (LGUs) from procurement rules when purchasing COVID-19 vaccines, the country’s vaccine czar Carlito Galvez said Thursday......»»
Bayanihan 2 will be certified as urgent — Palace
President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to certify as urgent the bill that seeks to extend his emergency powers for pandemic response and to bankroll a stimulus package that will jumpstart the economy......»»
Challenge lawmakers to pass anti-political dynasty bill instead, Roque tells Pangilinan
Sen. Francis Pangilinan should challenge his fellow lawmakers to pass the anti-political dynasty bill, Malacañang said Tueaday, after the opposition senator dared President Rodrigo Duterte to certify the measure as urgent......»»
Foreign businessmen push economic bills in Congress
The Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines wants the National Economic and Development Authority to recommend to President Duterte to certify as urgent amendments to the Foreign Investment Act, Public Services Act and Retail Trade Act, as well as the passage of the Open Access in Data Transmission bill to show the government is serious in encouraging investors to come to the country......»»
Don’t blame us for stalled COVID aid bill — Senate
It’s not the fault of senators that they adjourned without passing the bill expanding coverage of the Bayanihan Act as Malacañang itself did not certify the proposed measure as urgent, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said yesterday......»»
Duterte to certify as urgent anti-terrorism bill
President Rodrigo Duterte will certify as urgent the bill that would strengthen the anti-terrorism law so that the House of Representatives can approve the measure next week before Congress adjourns sine die. On Friday, the House Committee on Public Order and Safety and the Committee on National Defense in a joint hearing adopted the Senate’s […] The post Duterte to certify as urgent anti-terrorism bill appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
7 nanlaban drug suspects dead after Baste Duterte declares drug war
Less than a week after Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte declared a "war on drugs" in the city, at least seven drug suspects were killed during a buy-bust operation in the city — violence that highlights the seriousness of the mayor's recent threat of outright killing persons caught using illegal drugs......»»
CHR alarmed by war vs drugs in Davao City
THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is alarmed by Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s “war against drugs”, as seven drug users were killed from different barangays in the city over the weekend, just a few hours after his declaration......»»