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DOLE-Davao exec calls on Congress to carefully study uniform daily wage hike bill
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 11 March) – The legislative push for a nationwide P100 to P400 daily increase for minimum wage earners in the private sector “must be compatible with the socio-economic conditions and purchasing power of each region,” an official from the Department of Labor and Employment – Davao Region (DOLE-Davao) said. “If Congress […].....»»
Peru: Congress Runs Roughshod Over Rule of Law
(Washington, DC) - The decision by Peru's Congress on March 7, 2024, to arbitrarily remove two members of the National Board of Justice severely undermines judicial independence, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights, Human Rights Watch said today. The Organization of American States (OAS) should convene a meeting of its Permanent Council to address ongoing attacks on judicial independence in Peru......»»
Tax break for 2-wheeled EVs gains ground in Congress
Giving tax breaks for two-wheeled electric vehicles is getting more support from Congress, as a bill aiming for their inclusion in the list of vehicles benefiting from tariff reduction has been filed in the House of Representatives......»»
4th mode of Cha-cha
In 2013, then House Speaker Quezon City 4th District Rep. Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte Jr. first initiated a move to amend to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution by legislation – a law approved by Congress. Under Belmonte’s proposal, both chambers of Congress could vote separately to pass these economic amendments into law instead of a wholesale amendment of the Constitution......»»
Comelec suspends proceedings for people’s initiative to amend Charter
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday said it will halt all proceedings related to the signature drive for amending the 1987 Constitution via people’s initiative (PI). This includes the Comelec’s acceptance of signatures in their local offices. In a press conference in Manila, Comelec Chair George Garcia said that the commission.....»»
Senate Cha-cha proponents: No political changes
Joining the fray to have the Charter changed, several senators have vowed to focus on its economic provisions and to steer clear of politics to ensure their initiative will have better chances of getting approved......»»
[WATCH] Zubiri changes tune, dances to Cha-Cha
(1st UPDATE) The latest push for charter change gains ground as Senate President Migz Zubiri files the chamber's own proposal to amend the constitution.....»»
Mandaue City changes venue for cash aid distribution due to intense heat
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – Mandaue City will make adjustments to the distribution of financial assistance for senior citizens due to the intense heat. Earlier, the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs in Mandaue City posted the schedule for the distribution of the first tranche of cash assistance from April 16 to 24. The schedule also.....»»
Solo parents to get P1K monthly subsidy
The Local Solo Parents' Ordinance, recently approved by the 20th City Council of Davao City, promises a monthly subsidy of approximately P1,000 for eligible beneficiaries. Councilor Tricia Ann Villafuerte highlighted the ordinance's significance in providing vital support to solo parents and their children, as there are approximately 6,000 solo parents in Davao City. This ordinance is an adaptation of the national law, Republic Act 8972, customized to address the unique needs of solo parents in the city. It aims to meet the essential needs of mothers and their children, including school supplies, consultation, laboratory diagnostics, and financial assistance, such as medical, death, and burial aid. Additionally, solo parents will receive a monthly monetary subsidy of P1,000 and are entitled to a 10 percent discount on select basic commodities, similar to senior citizens and Persons with Disability (PWD). To qualify for the benefits, applicants must submit necessary documents and meet specific criteria, while disqualification grounds include changes in civil status and provision of necessary assistance by the other biological parent as per the Family Code of the Philippines. It's important to note that individuals under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are ineligible for the Local Solo Parents' Ordinance......»»
Cristy Fermin, 2 iba pa kinasuhan ng cyber libel ng ina ni Sarah Lahbati
SINAMPAHAN ng kasong cyber libel ang “Showbiz Now Na” hosts na sina Nanay Cristy Fermin, Wendell Alvarez at Romel Chika ng ina ni Sarah Lahbati na si Gng. Esther Lahbati. Matatandaang nagpakuha pa ng larawan ang ama at ina ni Sarah sa harapan ng gusali ng Department of Justice noong Pebrero 29. Ang caption ay,.....»»
Richard Gutierrez gustong kuha-on ang duha ka anak gikan kang Sarah Lahbati?
Mi-desisyon na kuno ang aktor nga si Richard Gutierrez nga mo-petisyon para sa child custody aron makuha na niya ang iyang duha ka anak nga sila si Zion ug Kai gikan kang Sarah Lahbati. Kini ang gihisgutan nila ni Cristy Fermin, Wendell Alvarez ug Romel Chika sa latest episode sa ilang “Showbiz Now Na” vlog.....»»
‘Toxic relationship’ is why Mindanao should secede from sinking PH – former lawmaker
MANILA, Philippines — A “toxic relationship” between Mindanao and the Philippines was the reason why the former should break up with the latter. Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, a former House speaker, said this on why Mindanao should break up with the Philippines. The country was now a “sinking ship” due to.....»»
Kampo ni Bea pinaimbestigahan si Dominic, condo unit pag-aari raw ng politiko
PINAIMBESTIGAHAN pala ng mga taong malapit kay Bea Alonzo si Dominic Roque at may ilang nalamang dahilan kaya nauwi na sila sa hiwalayan. Sa “Showbiz Now Na” episode na in-upload ngayong hapon sa YouTube channel nina Nanay Cristy Fermin, Wendell Alvarez at Romel Chika ay napag-usapan nga ang tungkol dito. Ikinuwento nang buo ni Nay.....»»
Daniel madalas lasing umano dahil sa paghihiwalay nila ni Kathryn, true kaya?
NAGING hot topic nanaman ng batikang kolumnista na si Cristy Fermin ang Kapamilya actor na si Daniel Padilla. Ang naging latest “tea” sa YouTube channel na “Showbiz Now Na” kasama sina Wendell Alvarez at Romel Chika, madalas maglasing umano si Daniel mula nang magkahiwalay sila ng aktres na si Kathryn Bernardo. “Si Kathryn, nakapaglipat na.....»»
Despite survey, Cha-cha should proceed, says congressman
Both houses of Congress should pursue economic Charter amendments despite a Pulse Asia survey early last month showing that 88 percent of Filipinos do not support the initiative, Cagayan de Oro City 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez said yesterday......»»
Death knell
Members of the House of Representatives were hoping for a dialogue with senators on Charter change while Congress is not in session, during the long break starting before Palm Sunday......»»
‘No risk of political reform in economic Cha-cha’
Apprehensions over possible insertion of political reforms like lifting of term limits for elected officials are misplaced since the ongoing economic Charter change in Congress covers only economic provisions, according to former Supreme Court justice Adolfo Azcuna......»»
Marcos wants Cha-cha plebiscite in 2025 elections
This is the second time that Marcos has instructed the upper chamber of Congress — which is supposed to be independent of the executive and was lukewarm to Charter change until this year — about how lawmakers should revise the 1987 Constitution. .....»»
Jinggoy: Joint Cha-cha voting unconstitutional
Making both houses of Congress vote jointly and not separately on amending the 1987 Charter would be “unconstitutional,” Sen. Jinggoy Estrada said yesterday......»»
EDITORIAL - Economic initiatives
While the two chambers of Congress duke it out over Charter change ostensibly to attract more foreign investments, local businessmen have listed 12 initiatives that they say can strengthen the economy......»»