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The power of words and reading

My favorite quotation on reading and books is from former US president Barack Obama, who said in a 2017 interview on what books mean to him: “…(reading) reintroduced me to the power of words as a way to figure out who you are and what you think, and what you believe, and what’s important, and to sort through and interpret this swirl of events that is happening around you every minute.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 7th, 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

Bill ensuring employability of seniors gets House nod

Efforts to ensure employment for senior citizens gained a boost after the House committee on ways and means yesterday approved a bill providing for it......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

TUCP to House: Pass bill that seeks across-the-board P150 wage hike

TUCP to House: Pass bill that seeks across-the-board P150 wage hike.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Divorce bill reaches House plenary

The divorce bill that Catholic bishops have vigorously opposed for decades has now reached the plenary level of the House of Representatives, where debates will begin......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Teacher career progression bill clears House panel hurdle

Public school teachers may soon have access to more advanced career opportunities and higher compensation after the House appropriations committee approved the unnumbered substitute bill for the proposed Teacher Career Progression Act on Tuesday. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Mt. Apo as geological monument hurdles City Council 2nd reading

THE 20th City Council approved on second reading the declaration of Mount Apo as a geological monument during its session on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, held at the Sangguniang Panlungsod......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Duterte wants “Independent Mindanao”, but Mindanao solons oppose

While opposing the people’s initiative for charter change which he believes is orchestrated by the Marcos administration, former President Rodrigo Duterte says he is pushing the idea to secede Mindanao. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

The bill to increase the national minimum wage

Preface to today’s column: I spoke before the House Committee on Labor and Employment on the above subject using but not reading the prepared text below......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Go pushes welfare of entertainment workers

Sen. Bong Go yesterday lauded the approval of Senate Bill 2505, better known as the Eddie Garcia bill, on the third and final reading last Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes witness Senate pass Eddie Garcia bill, honor Rewind

The Eddie Garcia bill passed the Senate on final reading with several celebrities present, including Iza Calzado, Ricky Davao, Randy Santiago, Tirso Cruz III, Martin Nievera, Pops Fernandez, celebrity couple Marian River and Dingdong Dantes, and Garcia's wife Lilibeth Romero......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Cone hopeful of Brownlee being cleared for new Gilas duty

Coach Tim Cone is hopeful Justin Brownlee will be cleared to rejoin Gilas Pilipinas in time for next month’s first assignments under his fresh tenure......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

The Mayor of Virac expresses gratitude to the former Chief of Police and extends full support to the new leadership of PNP Virac

Mayor Sammy Laynes conveys his appreciation for the service rendered by outgoing Chief of Police Robert Kevin Caparosso during his tenure at the Virac Municipal Police Station for several years. Meanwhile, the mayor pledges his full support to the new leadership under OIC Chief of Police Emsol Icawat. “We also thank our outgoing chief, PMAJ […] The post The Mayor of Virac expresses gratitude to the former Chief of Police and extends full support to the new leadership of PNP Virac appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»

Category: newsSource:  bicolperyodikoRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Bill creating 32 single-member parliamentary districts in the BARMM passed

COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 29 February) —  The bill creating 32 single-member parliamentary districts in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) was passed Wednesday night by a vote of 47  in favor, one against and three abstentions. Parliamentary Bill 267,  introduced on December 18, 2023 by the Government of the Day and signed […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Ex-New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick Bids Farewell in Letter

Title: Bill Belichick Thanks Patriots Fans for Unwavering Support in Full-Page Ad Word Count: 305 Boston, MA – Former New England Patriots head coach, Bill.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

What Could Happen if Bill Belichick Becomes the Cowboys Coach?

Title: Bill Belichick’s Departure from Patriots Sparks Speculation and Controversy Word Count: 389 In a surprising turn of events in the football world, Bill Belichick,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

House moves closer to Cha-cha goal after 6 hearings

The House of Representatives, meeting as a whole committee, took a significant step towards Charter change (Cha-cha) by approving Resolution of Both Houses No. 7 (RBH 7) on Wednesday. This step is similar to endorsing a committee report. House leaders anticipate the next stage, the approval on second reading, to occur next Wednesday or before.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

House panel Oks proposed POGO ban

Efforts to ban Philippine offshore gaming operators in the country have gained ground at the House of Representatives after a committee yesterday approved two measures on this......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Water bill to rise but no rate hike

Water bill to rise but no rate hike.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024