LEGAL RIPPLES: “It’s not Amendment, it’s Revision Stupid!”
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 11 January) — Last January 6, 2024, Liberal Party President Edcel Lagman, Representative of the 1st district of Albay, issued a press statement on Charter Change via People’s Initiative launched by Congressmen from the supermajority coalition using People’s Initiative as a mode of amending the Constitution. Lagman raised among others, three basic questions: who […].....»»
Human ashes, drink container to moon? Plans to do this spark legal debate
WASHINGTON — An array of unconventional, privately funded plans to exploit the moon, including as a site for human ashes and sports-drink containers, has gathered steam in recent years as NASA pushes to make Earth’s natural satellite more accessible. Concerns about possible gaps in U.S. oversight and legal questions about proper use of the moon.....»»
‘Exhaust all legal options to defend Pinoy fishermen’
Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas and four other Catholic bishops yesterday asked the Philippine government to exhaust all legal options to defend the Filipino fishermen reportedly recently harassed at Scarborough Shoal by the China Coast Guard......»»
Double win: Bren Esports boss scores legal victory, PSA citation
Cause for celebration doubled for Bren Esports on Wednesday as embattled founder Bernard “Bren” Chong bagged a new legal victory just days after his team was feted by the Philippine Sportswriters Association in their annual awards night......»»
Marcos consulting legal luminaries on economic Cha-cha
Amid the ongoing feud between the House of Representatives and the Senate over the people’s initiative, President Marcos yesterday disclosed that he is consulting legal luminaries and Constitution experts on the most acceptable way to amend the economic provisions of the Charter......»»
Basak Pardo fire victims receive family food packs, legal assistance
Basak Pardo fire victims receive family food packs, legal assistance.....»»
Dolphy tuloy ang pagsusustento sa mga anak kahit ilang taon nang patay
SUPER na-touch ang actor-director na si Eric Quizon sa ginawa ng adopted sibling nilang si Nicole Quizon. Legal na in-adopt ng tatay niyang Comedy King na si Dolphy si Nicole at ng long-time partner nitong si Divine Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla. Kuwento ni Eric, bago pa namaalam ang kanyang tatay, naayos na ang mga legal.....»»
ACLEX celebrates 15 years with quality MCLE seminars
The Asian Center for Legal Excellence celebrated its 15th anniversary of service to the Philippine lawyers’ community with some of the brightest legal minds in attendance at One Shangri-La Place, Mandaluyong City on Jan. 5, 2024. .....»»
Workers seeking paid ‘heat leaves’
Workers are seeking a revision of the “no work, no pay” arrangement for those opting to take a leave of absence due to extreme heat......»»
Building code revision for better internet connection – think tank
An international think tank institution is urging the government to revise an old law and help improve the reach of internet connections across the country......»»
Building code revision for better internet connection – think tank
An international think tank institution is urging the government to revise an old law and help improve the reach of internet connections across the country......»»
Building code revision for better internet connection – think tank
An international think tank institution is urging the government to revise an old law and help improve the reach of internet connections across the country......»»
Building code revision for better internet connection – think tank
An international think tank institution is urging the government to revise an old law and help improve the reach of internet connections across the country......»»
No objections for e-motorcycle tax breaks in EO12 review
Views and position papers elicited from government agencies and EV industry stakeholders for the revision of an executive order have offered no objection to the inclusion of e-motorcycles in the tax incentives......»»
Rama wants RPT revision complete by March
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Plans to revise the fair market value of properties in Cebu City, along with the adjustments in real property tax (RPT) calculations, should already be complete by March, Mayor Michael Rama said. Rama said that he has long communicated the need to already work on the matter to members of the Cebu.....»»
From the Newsrooms: February 11 to 17, 2024
WITH PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr's clear signal of his approval, it was no surprise for the media to pick up the heightened discussion of charter change (Chacha) in the Senate.On February 12, the Senate was clearly engaged in the process as its Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes began its second deliberation of the Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 amending three constitutional provi.....»»
From the Newsrooms: February 11 to 17, 2024
WITH PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr's clear signal of his approval, it was no surprise for the media to pick up the heightened discussion of charter change (Chacha) in the Senate.On February 12, the Senate was clearly engaged in the process as its Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes began its second deliberation of the Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 amending three constitutional provi.....»»
The mystical, mysterious PI
The Senate committee on constitutional amendments and revision of codes and its newly created Senate sub-committee kick off their own legislative process to tackle the highly contentious Charter change (Cha-cha) bills......»»
Philippines slightly upgrades GDP growth to 6 pct in Q3
MANILA, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Tuesday slightly upgraded year-on-year growth of gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2023 to 6 percent from preliminary estimate of 5.9 percent. "The major contributors to the upward revision were manufacturing, from 1.7 percent to 1.8 percent; financial and insurance activities, from 9.5 percent to 9.6 percent; and accomm.....»»
Lawmakers seek to amend ownership regulations on Constitution s economic provisions
Lawmakers are calling for the revision of some economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution, covered by the Public Service Act, which stipulate that public services should exclusively be owned by Filipinos......»»
FACT CHECK | South Cotabato did not declare March 11 a Muslim legal holiday
MindaNews fact-checked a memorandum circulating on Facebook and in Messenger group chats that South Cotabato Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. has declared March 11 a holiday in the province for the observance of Lailatul Isra wal Mi’raj. The memorandum is fake, Tamayo’s office notified the public. The provincial government of South Cotabato has not declared Monday, […].....»»