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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.....»»
Bucana fire damages house and 3 establishments
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 18 February) – One house and three establishments were destroyed by fire in Barangay 76-A Bucana Davao City at 3:30 a.m. on Sunday. Capt. Hazel Tuazon, spokesperson for Davao City Police Office (DCPO), said the fire started from the two-story house of Michelle Bolos, a 43-year-old businesswoman, and immediately spread to adjacent establishments. […].....»»
‘House outperforms Senate in approving LEDAC bills’
Key officials of the House of Representatives have floated the disparity in the legislative performance of the two chambers of the bicameral Congress, where the Senate paled in comparison to the House......»»
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.....»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 8 February 2024
House Speaker Romualdez visits Army’s 4ID HQ in Cagayan de Oro House Speaker Martin Romualdez visited the headquarters of the Army’s 4th Infantry Division in Camp Evangelista, barangay Patag here on Tuesday. Major Francisco Garello, 4ID spokesperson, said Romualdez came here as part of a two-day Armed Forces of the Philippines and House of Representatives […].....»»
House and Senate at an ‘impasse’ after senators take exception with loyalty pledge
Gonzales said on Tuesday that the House “(does) not want a word war” and had sought to “temper” the anger of lawmakers by way of a House resolution expressing their collective stance......»»
House tightens security after lawmakers get bomb threats
The House of Representatives has been placed on heightened alert following threats received by lawmakers and House staff last week, including bomb threats, Secretary General Reginald Velasco said on Monday......»»
5 Tech Tips to Smartify Your New House
A smart home or condo is one where you can control nearly all aspects with a smartphone or command directed at your smart assistant. It’s easy to get lost in the details, but here are five tips so you can get started on the Internet of Things. Upgrade Where You Can Roam around the house […] The post 5 Tech Tips to Smartify Your New House appeared first on Kagay An......»»
House fire kills 5 in Philippines
MANILA, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- A house fire has killed a family of five, including an 11-month-old baby, in Daraga town in Albay province, southeast of the Philippines' capital Manila, authorities said Wednesday. Municipal Fire Marshal Amor Laguilles of Daraga town fire station said the fire broke out around 8:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, burning the whole house to the ground. He said the fire quickly burn.....»»
House fire kills 5 in Philippines
MANILA, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- A house fire has killed a family of five, including an 11-month-old baby, in Daraga town in Albay province, southeast of the Philippines' capital Manila, authorities said Wednesday. Municipal Fire Marshal Amor Laguilles of Daraga town fire station said the fire broke out around 8:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, burning the whole house to the ground. He said the fire quickly burn.....»»
Chan orders fire victim to stop rebuilding house
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan personally ordered one of the victims of the fire in Barangay Pusok to stop reconstructing his house. Chan visited the fire site at Sitio Sta. Maria on Tuesday, December 9, 2023, after learning that one resident had already started constructing a house in the area.....»»
Lawmakers seek probe on students rights violations in UST
Lawmakers at the House of Representatives filed a resolution urging an investigation into several reported instances of censorship and restrictions allegedly imposed on students at the University of Santo Tomas......»»
More jobs to keep Pinoys home, lawmakers told
An economy stimulated by foreign investments could lead to the generation of more local jobs so that Filipinos will no longer seek work abroad, a former overseas Filipino worker said during deliberations of Resolution of Both Houses No. 7 by the House of Representatives’ committee of the whole on Wednesday......»»
What impact could a potential POGO ban have on the REITs?
I got this question in response to news that the House of Representatives approved two measures that seek to ban POGOs in the Philippines. POGOs, or Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, are licensed and monitored by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp., and have been controversial since their presence exploded during Rodrigo Duterte’s term as president......»»
Solons agree: House must probe Duterte-China deal
LOS ANGELES, United States — Several lawmakers from both the majority and minority blocs of the House of Representatives have agreed on the need to place under investigation former president Rodrigo Duterte’s so-called “gentleman’s agreement” with China, as the public must be informed of its every detail. Minority official and ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France.....»»
Tigil trabaho kapag mainit panahon hinirit
Inirekomenda ni Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III sa gobyerno na gayahin ang estilo sa United Arab Emirates kung saan sinusupinde ang trabaho kapag umabot sa higit 40°C ang heat index. The post Tigil trabaho kapag mainit panahon hinirit first appeared on Abante......»»
Belle to start P5.3 billion tender for PLC shares
Belle Corp., one of the portfolio investments of the Sy family’s SM Investments Corp., will start tomorrow its P5.3 billion tender offer to buy out the minority shareholders of subsidiary Premium Leisure Corp. , which will result in the latter’s delisting from the Philippine Stock Exchange......»»
Koko to pols: Stay away from ayuda distribution
Politicians should stay away from in-person distribution of ayuda or financial assistance from the government so as not to mislead the public that the aid comes from them, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III said yesterday......»»
Why Chinabank is special to Henry Sy’s family – and what we can learn from it
When you think about why the minority Chinese-Filipino community is more prosperous than the larger Filipino community, think about the late billionaire Henry Sy’s first loan.....»»
Improvement sought in ‘very rotten’ budget process
Congress should exercise greater transparency in its budget process, according to Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III, who called the process “very rotten.”.....»»