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Adding value
What we need are strategic thinkers on top of our policy formulation and program execution. What we have are bureaucrats, technocrats and politicians with very myopic views. We need leaders who can DREAM BIG for the country and decisively move to deliver on execution......»»
Tell it to SunStar: Complex legislation
Tell it to SunStar: Complex legislation.....»»
TIMELINE: Why skywalks in Cebu City need to be dismantled, relocated
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The resumption of dismantling the skywalks in Cebu City for relocation to the South Road Properties (SRP) on February 13 sparked a lot of online discussions. In response, CDN Digital created a timeline outlining the different stages of the skywalk dismantling process, including its execution. The timeline gathers information from reports by.....»»
50 families evicted to give way to parking lot
Under the 1992 Urban Development and Housing Act, the execution of demolition requires the notice upon the affected persons or entities at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of eviction, proper identification of all persons taking part in the demolition, and adequate relocation, among others. The post 50 families evicted to give way to parking lot appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Love the idea, failed execution : RR Enriquez chimes in on Chocolate Hills resort issue
Host-model and self-titled "Sawsawera Queen" RR Enriquez shared her thoughts regarding the viral issue of a resort situated in the vicinity of Bohol's Chocolate Hills......»»
AFP, PNP: No torture, execution in Bohol clash
The police and military have cried foul over allegations that the five New People’s Army rebels killed in a shootout in Bilar, Bohol last week were victims of torture and extrajudicial killing......»»
Ineffective deed
Under Article 1332 of the Civil Code, there is a presumption of fraud or mistake in the execution of a document if the person who executed it is illiterate. But can such presumption be overcome? If so, how can it be overcome? This is answered and explained in this case......»»
Heinous crimes-convicted individuals still entitled to GCTA — SC
The SC said that the Department of Justice overstepped its authority in subordinate legislation by excluding individuals convicted of heinous crimes from the advantages of Republic Act No. 10592, also known as the new GCTA law......»»
Gang s distinctive motorcycles destroyed following court order
Six motorcycles that belonged to the Comanchero Motorcycle Gang have been turned into scrap metal The six distinctive Harley Davidsons were seized during Operation Nova in 2019 It's the first time Police have sought such an order under legislation Excluding motorcycles, $2.6 million in assets were restrained from the gang in the operation Operation Nova saw 18 people charged with a vari.....»»
‘Why we need to amend the restrictive economic provisions’ (Continued from last week)
Of the original five members of ASEAN – Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand – we are unique in that some important economic sectors are singled out for specific protection under the Constitution, the fundamental law. All the other countries simply left all matters pertaining to economy and business to ordinary legislation......»»
US House votes for possible TikTok ban if Chinese owners don’t sell
WASHINGTON — The House passed legislation Saturday that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform’s China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake within a year, but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon. The decision by House Republicans to include TikTok as part of a larger foreign aid package,.....»»
Workers hold pro-wage hike rally today
Workers will mount a protest action today to push for the immediate granting of salary increases whether through legislation or wage order......»»
Digital connectivity space tackled in amendments to National Building Code
A pending legislation at the House of Representatives amending the 47-year-old National Building Code of the Philippines would make it more responsive to the broadband connectivity demands of a digital economy, a citizen advocacy group said......»»
NZ-EU FTA gains Royal Assent for 1 May entry to force
The European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill received Royal Assent today, completing the process for New Zealand's ratification of its free trade agreement with the European Union. "I am pleased to announce that today, in a small ceremony at the Beehive, New Zealand notified the European Union of our ratification of the New Zealand European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EUFTA)......»»
‘Cha-cha lies in the power of the people, not politicians’ – coalition
“The amendments are unnecessary, not urgent, and could worsen the situation of the Filipino people. The process is also alarming since adding the provision ‘unless provided by law’ gives Congress the power to revise or even reverse the constitutional provisions through ordinary legislation." The post ‘Cha-cha lies in the power of the people, not politicians’ – coalition appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Suing Maldives to Enforce its Environmental Laws
An ongoing court case in the Maldives sheds light on why it is so hard to get the government to enforce the country's environmental laws.The Maldives is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to the consequences of climate change, with 80 percent of the archipelago's islands less than a meter above sea level. The government has enacted significant environmental legislation, most notably the Environmen.....»»
Institutionalize space allocation for ICT infrastructure in development projects – think tank
Legislators should adopt a no-lease policy in a pending legislation requiring real estate developers to allocate space for information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in all existing and new development projects, according to international think tank Stratbase Institute......»»
Cha-cha debate: Can Congress amend Constitution by mere legislation?
Former Supreme Court chief justice Reynato Puno reminds congressmen that this route is not one of the amendments modes spelled out in the Constitution.....»»
Wage hike to cut GDP growth, raise unemployment – NEDA
The proposed legislation for a P100 wage increase for private workers could shave up to 0.5 percentage point off the country’s economic growth and reverse gains ......»»
Scholarship for agriculture students pushed
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- Recognizing the vital role of the agriculture sector in food sustainability and local farmer empowerment, a Cebu City councilor proposed an ordinance to provide scholarship grants to students who would pursue agriculture-related programs in college. The proposed legislation, titled “An Ordinance Granting Educational Scholarship Assistance to Qualified Cebu City Residents Pursuing Agriculture-Related.....»»