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House expedites release of P35M aid for Davao disaster victims
The House of Representatives, in collaboration with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is expediting the release of P35 million in financial aid and 17,500 food packs to assist the seven congressional districts affected by recent flooding and landslides in the Davao Region. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez emphasized the urgency of their efforts, aiming to provide substantial assistance to the nearly 45,000 affected families and over 187,000 individuals in the region. Coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development is underway to swiftly release PHP5 million to each district through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program. The financial aid will support various relief efforts, including infrastructure reconstruction and medical assistance. Tingog Party-list representatives also expressed their commitment to ensuring the assistance reaches those most in need......»»
House eyes bigger wage hike of up to P350 a day
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives is considering a daily minimum wage hike for all private sector workers higher than the P100 proposed by the Senate, including a bill seeking a P350 increase. In a statement on Sunday, House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe pointed out that the chamber’s members arrived at a consensus.....»»
Solon bats for expansion of motorcycle taxis outside Metro Manila
A House lawmaker has voiced his support for expanding the government's allotment of motorcycle taxis outside Metro Manila as the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board is set to greenlight the participation of more players in its pilot study......»»
ACT solon moves to probe efforts to jumpstart Cha-cha
MANILA, Philippines — A resolution seeking to investigate the reported signature-buying and the alleged use of public funds to push for constitutional reform or Charter change (Cha-cha) through the “so-called” people’s initiative (PI), has been filed in the House of Representatives. Alliance of Concerned Teachers Rep. France Castro said on Sunday that she electronically filed.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 4
KATHMANDU -- Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Monday broke his coalition with the Nepali Congress party and reshuffled the cabinet. Dahal, chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Center), joined hands with the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) and after removing all the cabinet ministers, he initially introduced three ministers into the new cabinet, with one from the CPN-UML.....»»
Yogi Ruiz plans to form own political party
CEBU CITY, Philippines- Former Customs Commissioner Yogi Ruiz plans to create a new local political party in Cebu, aiming to join the mayoral race in the 2025 midterm election. Ruiz stated that the political party, dubbed “Partido Cebuano,” would be established once all documentary requirements are fulfilled and submitted to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)......»»
Labour Leader Starmer denies changing position on military action vote
Title: Keir Starmer Denies Changing Stance on Parliamentary Vote for UK Military Action In a recent development, Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party,.....»»
Grey list
Grey is just a shade lighter than black. Being on the grey list is just one grade better than being on the black list. Not too many shades there......»»
Philippines remains on FATF gray list
The Philippines failed anew to exit the gray list or list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring after falling short in addressing the remaining concerns on its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regime, according to global dirty money watchdog Financial Action Task Force......»»
LIST: 21 medicines added to VAT-exempt list
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has expanded its list of medicines which are exempt from the value added tax......»»
KMP condemns harassment of its leader
Peasant group said motorcycle-riding men were reportedly looking for the location of Ramos’ house in Malolos City, Bulacan. In one incident, one of the intelligence agents asked, "Taga-saan ba si Danilo Ramos? Matagal na namin siyang hinahanap kasi terorista siya." The post KMP condemns harassment of its leader appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
People Power
A child asks her aunt to explain the People Power photographs on display at the MIC Cursillo House in Davao City on Sunday (25 February 2024), the 38th commemoration of the People Power Revolution. MindaNews photo by CAROLYN O. ARGUILLAS.....»»
Probe on online sale of smuggled onions sought
The rampant online selling of smuggled onions and other agricultural products must be investigated by the House of Representatives as it is detrimental to local farmers’ livelihood and consumers’ health, according to AGRI party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee......»»
House to adopt Senate’s economic Cha-cha
Party stalwarts in the House of Representatives urged their Senate counterparts yesterday to show their sincerity in introducing economic constitutional reforms by passing Resolution of Both Houses 6, which the congressmen promised to adopt in full......»»
Speaker: House has zero participation in PI
The House of Representatives has zero participation in the people’s initiative to change the Constitution, Speaker Martin Romualdez said yesterday, addressing Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III, adding that some senators may just be “seeing ghosts” in voicing their apprehension......»»
SC grants protection writ for ex-Bayan Muna solon, declares ‘red-tagging’ threatens life, liberty, security
In a 39-page decision dated July 4, 2023, the high court declared that associating red-tagging and guilt by association jeopardizes a person’s fundamental rights to life, liberty, or security, setting aside the ruling of the Iloilo Regional Trial Court (RTC) in dismissing the former lawmaker’s amparo petition. .....»»
Groups hail SC decision granting amparo petition for ex-Bayan Muna solon
In the decision released on Tuesday, the Supreme Court said that red-tagging and guilt by association threatens an individual’s right to life, liberty and security......»»
Expelled solon Teves eyes political asylum; detention extended
The legal team of expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. is looking to exhaust all legal remedies possible, including political asylum in Timor-Leste, Teves' lawyer Ferdinand Topacio said......»»
We’re working on it : DOJ says on expelled solon Teves’ extradition
The Department of Justice said it is working on extraditing expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. after a Manila court ordered the cancellation of his passport......»»
Solon wants to pause PhilHealth contributions for minimum wage earners
A lawmaker is seeking a temporary suspension of the PhilHealth premium contributions for minimum wage earners to utilize the unspent funds of the state insurer to subsidize the premiums of low-income individuals......»»