Lawmaker pushes passage of maritime zones law
Senate majority leader Francis Tolentino stressed yesterday the importance of having the maritime zones bill passed into law after it was mentioned by President Marcos in his speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore......»»
Maritime Zones Bill passed
Maritime Zones Bill passed.....»»
Lacson still confident in NIR law passage
Lacson still confident in NIR law passage.....»»
Tolentino hopes for ROTC law passage amid WPS tensions
Tolentino hopes for ROTC law passage amid WPS tensions.....»»
Consumer group hopes early passage of NEPC franchise law
Consumer group hopes early passage of NEPC franchise law.....»»
Marcos-Duterte rival rallies ‘a disgusting display of political ambitions,’ says lawmaker
Amid the growing rift, a lawmaker asserted that Filipinos are bearing the brunt of the ongoing political play. The post Marcos-Duterte rival rallies ‘a disgusting display of political ambitions,’ says lawmaker appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Delay in passage of anti-piracy bills hit
A citizens advocacy group has decried the delay in the passage of a law that would intensify the drive against online pirates who have been stealing from the Philippine creative industry, depriving workers of just rewards and exposing people to cyber threats......»»
Why the Maritime Zones Act is the next crucial step for national sovereignty
As an archipelagic and maritime nation, the Philippines' waters are pivotal to its food and economic security and overall national interests......»»
6 Catholic bishops demand protection for Filipino fishers from Chinese aggression
Six Catholic bishops in dioceses with fisher communities have issued a rare appeal for the government to bring the full might of the law against Chinese vessels harassing Filipino fisherfolk, backing international action to stem China’s “forcible occupation” of Philippine maritime zones......»»
[Blue zones] Who would have thought? Blue zones in Makati?
Our bridge club members know their stuff. Every day, they count themselves fortunate to be enjoying good health and engaging in various activities......»»
‘Converting penal colonies into economic zones unconstitutional’
Converting penal colonies or prisons into economic zones is unconstitutional, according to former agriculture secretary Leonardo Montemayor......»»
3 sub-provincial health zones created
3 sub-provincial health zones created.....»»
Danger zones di na papuy-an
Danger zones di na papuy-an.....»»
BPO workers in economic zones must work on-site, says DOJ
Business process outsourcing firms (BPOs) within special economic zones that adopt work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for their employees are no longer entitled to tax incentives, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). In a legal opinion dated Jan. 3, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla contradicted the position taken by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI),.....»»
Creation of more Bangsamoro economic zones welcomed
Business groups and local executives support the planned setting up by the Bangsamoro government of additional economic zones in the autonomous region and in its 63 barangays in Cotabato province in Region 12......»»
Swift passage of anti-piracy bills urged
An advocacy group is appealing to the government to expedite the passage of anti-online piracy bills due to the reported economic losses and crimes that piracy brings......»»
British Chamber expects passage of anti-agricultural economic sabotage act
The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines looks forward to the passage of the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act to further assist on inflation and food supply–echoing the government’s prioritization of imposing stringent measures to protect the local farmers and consumers. .....»»
Villar seeks passage of Agricultural Economic Sabotage Law
Sen. Cynthia Villar has called for the passage of the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Law to prevent middlemen and traders from taking advantage of rice farmers and consumers......»»
CLOSAP welcomes passage of ordinance for drug-free workplace
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- The City of Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (CLOSAP) welcomed the recent passage of an ordinance that institutionalizes the implementation of a drug-free workplace here. The ordinance authored by Councilor Emilio Galaroza Jr., the Chairman of the Committee on Health, mandates the conduct of authorized drug testing in all offices of.....»»
Shared responsibility: DepEd told it can t help special needs children alone
House members frustrated over the stalled implementation of a landmark law for children with disabilities two years since its passage have urged the Department of Education to demand other agencies’ help in carrying out the law......»»
British Chamber pushes for Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act, lauds appointment of Recto as DOF Secretary
BCCP Executive Director/Trustee Chris Nelson reiterates support for the passage of the Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act, one of the key priority legislation under the Marcos administration......»»