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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 […].....»»
What to Watch for at China s High-Profile Meetings
BEIJING - One burning issue dominates as the 2024 session of China's legislature gets underway this week: the economy.The National People's Congress annual meeting, which opens Tuesday, is being closely watched for any signals on what the ruling Communist Party might do to reenergize an economy that is sagging under the weight of expanded government controls and the bursting of a real-estate bubble.That i.....»»
What to Watch for at China s High-Profile Meetings
BEIJING - One burning issue dominates as the 2024 session of China's legislature gets underway this week: the economy.The National People's Congress annual meeting, which opens Tuesday, is being closely watched for any signals on what the ruling Communist Party might do to reenergize an economy that is sagging under the weight of expanded government controls and the bursting of a real-estate bubble.That i.....»»
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......»»
Lawyers file petition pushing Congress to enact law vs political dynasties
A group of lawyers on Tuesday filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to compel Congress to enact a law prohibiting political dynasties in the country......»»
Solons hail House Speakers leadership in Congress - manilastandard.net
Solons hail House Speakers leadership in Congress manilastandard.net.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
Marcos declares Feb. 9 a special non-working day for Chinese New Year
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared February 9, a Friday, as a special non-working day in the country for the celebration of Chinese New Year. The Palace issued Proclamation No. 453, making the declaration. “The declaration of 09 February 2024, Friday, as an additional special non-working day throughout the country will give.....»»
Mariel Rodriguez draws flak for IV drip session at Senate
Host-actress Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla drew criticism online after conducting a glutathione or gluta drip session at the Senate office of her husband and fellow actor Robin Padilla......»»
US-Phl-Japan trilateral security cooperation essential
During the state visit of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the Philippines last November where he delivered a speech before a joint session of Congress, he highlighted the trilateral cooperation between the United States, the Philippines and Japan to protect the freedom of the South China Sea......»»
Special prosecutor for crimes vs journalists sought
United Nations special rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan has recommended the appointment of special prosecutors who would handle crimes against journalists and other human rights defenders......»»
Angkas holds training session, free rides in Lipa City festival
Angkas, the country’s leading motorcycle ride-hailing platform, recently conducted a comprehensive training session for bikers and offered free rides in celebration of Barako Fest in Lipa City, Batangas last month......»»
Bolt cutter gang men steal P.5M worth mobile phones from Session Road gadget store
Baguio City police investigators are sifting into evidences including security cameras seeking the identities of still unknown suspects who broke into a cellular phone store along Session Road on Thursday daw......»»
Bolt cutter gang men steal P.5M worth mobile phones from Session Road gadget store
Baguio City police investigators are sifting into evidences including security cameras seeking the identities of still unknown suspects who broke into a cellular phone store along Session Road on Thursday daw......»»
3 ka menor nag-pot session sa marijuana
3 ka menor nag-pot session sa marijuana.....»»
Women lawmakers to preside over today’s House session
Women officials and members of the House of Representatives will be presiding over today’s session, in celebration of Women’s Month and in accordance with the internal rules of the chamber......»»
Drip, drip! : Mariel Rodriguez pokes fun at controversial IV drip session in Senate
Host-actress Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla touched on her controversial intravenous infusion or IV drip session last week at the Senate, reiterating she had no ill intentions at the time......»»
Robin nag-sorry sa ‘drip session’ ni Mariel sa Senado: Hindi na mauulit
MATAPOS umani ng batikos, nag-sorry na si Sen. Robin Padilla sa kontrobersyal na “drip session” ng asawang si Mariel Rodriguez sa loob mismo ng kanyang opisina sa Senado. Nagpadala ng dalawang sulat ang aktor at senador ngayong araw, February 26, na naka-address kina Senate Medical Bureau chief Dr. Renato Sison at Senate Sgt-at-Arms Roberto Ancan......»»
Mariel Padilla’s ‘gluta drip’ session at Senate draws flak
Actress Mariel Padilla’s ‘glut drip’ session in the Senate last week drew flak on social media, censure from the chair of the Senate’s disciplinary body and an advisory from the Department of Health (DOH) warning against the use of glutathione as a skin whitener. The since-deleted post of Sen. Robinhood Padilla’s wife showing her glutathione therapy—as this.....»»