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House panel Oks proposed POGO ban

Efforts to ban Philippine offshore gaming operators in the country have gained ground at the House of Representatives after a committee yesterday approved two measures on this......»»

Category: newsSource: philstar philstarFeb 12th, 2024

House committee approves measure seeking to ban Pogo in PH

House committee approves measure seeking to ban Pogo in PH.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

House panel OKs tax-free hazard pay to judges, prosecutors

A House panel has approved a substitute bill that seeks to grant tax-free hazard pay to prosecutors and judges of regional, metropolitan, and municipal trial courts......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

What impact could a potential POGO ban have on the REITs?

I got this question in response to news that the House of Representatives approved two measures that seek to ban POGOs in the Philippines. POGOs, or Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, are licensed and monitored by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp., and have been controversial since their presence exploded during Rodrigo Duterte’s term as president......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Tarlac POGO hub raid: Raps filed vs 8 Chinese

Criminal complaints were filed yesterday against eight Chinese who were arrested during a raid at a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Bamban, Tarlac on Wednesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

House arrest warrant vs Quiboloy moot – lawyer

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s lawyer says the arrest warrant issued by a House of Representatives panel is moot as the panel’s hearings are already adjourned......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

House panel cites Quiboloy in contempt for snubbing SMNI franchise hearings

The House legislative franchises committee cited embattled preacher Apollo Quiboloy in contempt after he again refused to attend the panel’s hearing into the alleged franchise violations by the television network connected to his church......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Teacher career progression bill clears House panel hurdle

Public school teachers may soon have access to more advanced career opportunities and higher compensation after the House appropriations committee approved the unnumbered substitute bill for the proposed Teacher Career Progression Act on Tuesday. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

House panel OKs tax breaks for companies hiring senior citizens

Under the bill, companies hiring elderly workers can avail of a 25% tax reduction of the amount paid to salaries, wages and benefits and trainings for senior citizens. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

House OKs bill revoking franchise of SMNI on final reading

The House Bill which seek to revoke the franchise of Sonshine Media Network International has received 284 yes notes from the members of the House of Representatives......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Mandaue council oks new traffic scheme

Mandaue council oks new traffic scheme.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Proposed EU Forced Labor Regulation Should Focus on Workers

European Union governments meeting today in Brussels to discuss a proposed ban on products linked to forced labor, should allow forced labor victims in companies' supply chains to receive remediation. Companies and business associations have called for remediation to be included in the draft.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

House eyes bigger wage hike of up to P350 a day

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives is considering a daily minimum wage hike for all private sector workers higher than the P100 proposed by the Senate, including a bill seeking a P350 increase. In a statement on Sunday, House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe pointed out that the chamber’s members arrived at a consensus.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Top Philippines PR agency head to join panel of judges in Stevie Awards

Top Philippines PR agency head to join panel of judges in Stevie Awards.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Russia blocks renewal of UN panel monitoring North Korea sanction compliance

At the United Nations, a recent vote on renewing a panel of experts monitoring North Korea’s compliance with international sanctions has caused tension among member.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Senate panel cites Quiboloy in contempt

Senate panel cites Quiboloy in contempt.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Boeings safety culture falls short despite companys efforts to fix it, experts say

A recent report by a panel of outside experts has highlighted concerns about safety culture at aircraft manufacturer Boeing. The panel found a “disconnect” between.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Senate panel summons Quiboloy after probe snub

Sen. Risa Hontiveros, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality, said that the panel sent two invitations to Apollo Quiboloy for a probe in the alleged abuses committed by him and KOJC, but was snubbed. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Senate panel ready to review NGCP franchise

Following the massive power outage that struck Panay Island and other parts of Western Visayas on Jan. 2, another Senate panel is ready to conduct a probe into the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines franchise......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

TikTok facing ban in America; penalized $384 million in Europe

The US House of Reps has passed a bill to ban TikTok unless it cuts ties to Communist China. Chinese parent ByteDance must sell TikTok to another nationality in six months or be shut down......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Arrest order vs Quiboloy in effect – House panel

The order for the arrest of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOLC) pastor Apollo Quiboloy for contempt is already in effect, according to the House committee on legislative franchises......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024