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Another divisive bill

Avery controversial proposed law to allow absolute divorce in the Philippines went through voting on third and final reading a few hours before the 19th Congress adjourned sine die last May 22......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

Absolute divorce will become law, Lagman vows

The absolute divorce bill will be signed into law regardless of former Senate president Vicente Sotto III’s opposition and the May 2025 midterm elections, according to the measure’s principal author, Rep. Edcel Lagman......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

Till divorce do us part

Is there anything about divorce – a bill for legalizing which will soon be taken up in the Senate – that hasn’t already been said, or that most people don’t know?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

Bill filed to outlaw POGOs

A bill was filed in the Senate seeking to outrightly ban the operations of offshore gaming hubs following a series of raids on those involved in crimes......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 26th, 2024

House defers divorce bill transmission to Senate

The secretariat of the of the House of Representatives will hold transmitting House Bill 9349, or the Absolute Divorce Act, to the Senate pending the questions on how the votes of its members were counted......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024

House slammed by CBCP for divorce bill OK

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives was lambasted Thursday by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines for the former’s approval of absolute divorce in the country. Fr. Jerome Secillano, CBCP spokesperson claimed in a message to inquirer.net that “It’s a betrayal of their constitutional mandate to uphold marriage and the family.” He added.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Divorce bill narrowly hurdles House

Under the measure, there are "limited and reasonable grounds for divorce and a petition will have to undergo judicial scrutiny in order to prevent abuse and collusion of the parties, which is penalized," Lagman said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

AVC Cup at RMC unwraps

Vietnam opens its title defense as it clashes with Hong Kong in the featured match of a heavy four-game bill ushering in the Asian Women’s Volleyball Challenge Cup today at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

NSTC-ROTC bill approval pushed

A two-year mandatory citizen service training for college students is being pushed for approval by 1-Pacman party-list Rep. Mikee Romero......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

Laguesma ‘binaril’ P100 wage hike, kinastigo ng Senado

Tinawag na unpopular labor secretary si Bienvenido Laguesma matapos nitong kontrahin ang P100 wage hike bill sa Senado. The post Laguesma ‘binaril’ P100 wage hike, kinastigo ng Senado first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Senate pressed on bill to develop natural gas

Senators are being urged to immediately deliberate on a pending legislation that would put in place state policy for the full development of the Philippine natural gas industry......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

IN STORE - The Manila Times

Workers unload sacks of rice at a warehouse in Dagupan St., Tondo, Manila on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said that he would certify a bill amending the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) as urgent to control rice prices in the country. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN Workers unload sacks of rice at a warehouse in Dagupan St., Tondo, Manila on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said that.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Senate rallies behind legislated wage hike; House to proceed with caution

Buoyed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s order to review the minimum wage rates in all regions, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri urged the president to tag as urgent a bill that legislates a P100 minimum wage hike for all private sector workers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Senate urged to act swiftly on bill to develop natural gas

The Senate should take swift action on a proposed legislation that would lay down state policy for the full development of the Philippine natural gas industry as the measure is a legislative priority of President Marcos, according to key members of the House of Representatives......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

DENR, Masungi foundation in word war over P1.17 billion bill

The word war between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the president of Masungi Georeserve Foundation erupted after DENR said the construction company, which MGF owns, has billed the department at least P1.17 billion for its alleged failure to deliver lands in the government’s own territory......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

House optimistic Senate will pass Cha-cha in May

Administration lawmakers in the House of Representatives are pinning their hopes on their Senate counterparts to pass the economic Charter change bill before Congress goes on recess on May 24......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Online site blocking bill pushed to curb digital piracy

Several stakeholders in the creative industry were reportedly unanimous in their position to have the 27-year-old Intellectual Property Code revised to make room for provisions that would address the prevalence of online piracy by blocking unauthorized downloading or streaming of internet contents......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Boy Tapang binalaan ng BSP dahil sa saranggolang gawa sa P1K bill: Sorry po

PERSONAL na binalaan ng mga kinatawan ng Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) ang YouTuber na si “Boy Tapang” sa kanyang bahay kamakailan. Nag-viral kasi sa social media ang pagpapalipad ng content creator ng saranggola na gawa sa P1,000 peso bills. Mismong si Boy Tapang ang nag-post ng isang video sa kanyang socmed account para ipaalam.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

T-bill rates rise across the board

Rates for the government’s short-term securities went up across the board as investors expect that policy easing here and abroad will likely be pushed further down the road......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

President Marcos hopes Congress passes nuclear investments bill

President Marcos expressed hope that Congress would pass bills allowing US nuclear firm Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. (USNC) to undertake its project in the Philippines as the government continues to explore ways to ensure access to clean and affordable energy sources......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024