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House approves Frasco’s affordable funeral service bill on 2nd reading

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – A proposal by 5th District Representative Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco to allow every Filipino family access to affordable and decent caskets for their department family members was approved on second reading during the plenary session of the House of Representatives on Monday, May 20. “By passing the Affordable Funeral Service Act,.....»»

Category: newsSource: inquirer inquirerMay 22nd, 2024

House approves affordable casket bill on second reading

House approves affordable casket bill on second reading.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Panukala sa murang funeral service umusad

Inaprobahan ng Kamara de Representantes ang panukala sa murang funeral service upang hindi masaktan ang bulsa ng mga mahihirap na pamilya. The post Panukala sa murang funeral service umusad first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Bill pushing P100 daily wage hike gets Senate nod on 2nd reading

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill pushing for a P100-daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers.  Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 was unanimously approved during Wednesday’s plenary session. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that once the wage hike bill gets the final.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Frasco seeks House probe on Metro Cebu traffic crisis

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – On Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, Deputy Speaker and Cebu 5th District Rep. Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco filed House Resolution No. 1592 that directs the House Committees on Transportation and Good Government and Public Accountability to investigate the traffic crisis that is currently affecting Metro Cebu and identify possible solutions to said.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

House approves bill seeking revocation of SMNI’s franchise

House approves bill seeking revocation of SMNI’s franchise.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Senate approves bill on BJMP control of provincial jails

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate passed a bill on Monday aiming to transfer the control and supervision of all provincial and sub-provincial jails from the local government to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). Senate Bill No. 2352 or the Jail Integration Act, was approved on third and final reading, with 19 affirmative,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 4th, 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

Divorce bill hurdles House 2nd reading

The House of Representatives approved on second reading on Wednesday several pieces of legislation, including the controversial absolute divorce bill that the Catholic Church has vehemently opposed for decades......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

DOT seeks inclusion in protected areas board amid Chocolate Hills issue

Department of Tourism Sec. Christina Frasco —INQUIRER.net file photo / Ryan Leagogo After the recent controversy surrounding a resort development near Chocolate Hills in Sagbayan town, Bohol, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced plans to advocate for its inclusion in the national government’s Protected Area Management Board (PAMB). Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco stated during a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Tourism Secretary Frasco backs return of church panels to Cebu

Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco says that pilgrimage tourism 'hinges on destinations like Boljoon Church in attracting tourists and supporting local economies'.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Belmonte, Frasco discuss QMC redevelopment plan

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte met with Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco on Tuesday to discuss the local government’s......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Funeral Mass for Archbishop Emeritus Capalla

Archbishop Romulo Valles of the Archdiocese of Davao leads the funeral mass for Davao Archbishop Emeritus Fernando Capalla at the San Pedro Cathedral in Davao City on Monday, 15 January 2024. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO.....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

House revokes SMNI franchise on final reading

Voting 284-4-4, the House of Representatives yesterday approved on third and final reading a bill that seeks to revoke the franchise granted to Swara Sug Media Corp., which operates the Sonshine Media Network International,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Hontiveros hopes for fair consideration of divorce bill in Senate

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros expressed hope on Wednesday about the potential reintroduction of a divorce bill onto the Senate’s legislative agenda. In the House of Representatives, a bill on absolute divorce was brought for plenary consideration on Tuesday. The divorce bill in the Senate, however, remains pending for plenary discussion. “I had the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 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 bill on overseas online voting hurdles 2nd reading

Moves to allow internet registration and voting among overseas Filipinos gained ground at the House of Representatives, which approved a measure on this on second reading......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

GSIS, PNB allot P1.2 billion for affordable housing

State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System has teamed up with Lucio Tan-led Philippine National Bank to earmark P1.2 billion to construct affordable houses and address the backlog in the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

NEWS BRIEFS | 01 March 2024

Bill for IPs in Bangsamoro passes second reading at BARMM Parliament CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 01 March) – The Bangsamoro Parliament approved on second reading Parliament Bill No. 273, a measure that would recognize, develop and protect the rights of the indigenous peoples in the autonomous region. Deputy Floor Leader Mary Ann Arnado said […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Senate OKs Eddie Garcia bill on third reading

The Senate yesterday approved on third and final reading the so-called Eddie Garcia bill, which seeks to protect movie and television workers from unfair treatment and poor working conditions......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

House divorce bill moves; no action from Senate

The ball is now in the Senate’s court to pass their own version of the divorce bill, opposition lawmakers said, as they themselves hoped for a speedy third reading for the bill before the 19th Congress ends its second regular session on May 24. Speaking to reporters, Gabriela Rep. Arlene Brosas and ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024