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Bill pushing P100 daily wage hike gets Senate nod on 2nd reading
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill pushing for a P100-daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers. Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 was unanimously approved during Wednesday’s plenary session. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that once the wage hike bill gets the final.....»»
House divorce bill moves; no action from Senate
The ball is now in the Senate’s court to pass their own version of the divorce bill, opposition lawmakers said, as they themselves hoped for a speedy third reading for the bill before the 19th Congress ends its second regular session on May 24. Speaking to reporters, Gabriela Rep. Arlene Brosas and ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro.....»»
Senate, House joint resolution on Cha-Cha now suspended, says Pimentel
After a strongly worded manifesto, the Senate hits the brakes on charter change until they can ascertain the 'real agenda,' says Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel.....»»
Migz: Senate to study divorce bill
The Senate will study the divorce bill, which the House of Representatives passed on second reading on Wednesday......»»
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......»»
Senate approves bill on BJMP control of provincial jails
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate passed a bill on Monday aiming to transfer the control and supervision of all provincial and sub-provincial jails from the local government to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). Senate Bill No. 2352 or the Jail Integration Act, was approved on third and final reading, with 19 affirmative,.....»»
EDITORIAL - Legalizing divorce
There’s a reason why women’s groups are among the biggest supporters of the legalization of divorce: women in this country typically get the short end of the stick in a marriage that has gone sour......»»
Max hindi naniniwala sa ‘marriage’, magdi-divorce na raw sila ni Pancho
PLANO nang maghain ng divorce sina Max Collins at Pancho Magno makalipas ang isang taong paghihiwalay. Ibinunyag ito mismo ni Max sa GMA news program na “24 Oras” noong Biyernes, April 5. Ayon sa report, kasalukuyan nang pinag-uusapan ng dating mag-asawa ang diborsyo bilang isang American citizen naman si Max. “Because I’m an American citizen,.....»»
Max hindi naniniwala sa ‘marriage’, magdi-divorce na raw sila ni Pancho
PLANO nang maghain ng divorce sina Max Collins at Pancho Magno makalipas ang isang taong paghihiwalay. Ibinunyag ito mismo ni Max sa GMA news program na “24 Oras” noong Biyernes, April 5. Ayon sa report, kasalukuyan nang pinag-uusapan ng dating mag-asawa ang diborsyo bilang isang American citizen naman si Max. “Because I’m an American citizen,.....»»
Max hindi naniniwala sa ‘marriage’, magdi-divorce na raw sila ni Pancho
PLANO nang maghain ng divorce sina Max Collins at Pancho Magno makalipas ang isang taong paghihiwalay. Ibinunyag ito mismo ni Max sa GMA news program na “24 Oras” noong Biyernes, April 5. Ayon sa report, kasalukuyan nang pinag-uusapan ng dating mag-asawa ang diborsyo bilang isang American citizen naman si Max. “Because I’m an American citizen,.....»»
Aquilino Pimentel III, ex-speaker Velasco biggest Congress spenders in 2022
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III was the biggest spender among senators in 2022 with almost P130 million, while Sen. Mark Villar was the most frugal with expenses at only P35 mill.....»»
Natalie Portman divorces French husband after 11 years of marriage
LOS ANGELES—Natalie Portman has divorced her French choreographer husband, a source close to the Oscar-winning actress told AFP on Friday, March 8. The “Black Swan” star filed last July to end her marriage of 11 years to Benjamin Millepied, said People magazine, which first reported the news. The divorce was finalized in France last month, the.....»»
Tulfo’s bill seeks to impose stricter penalties for drunk drivers
MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to impose stricter penalties for drunk drivers, including a fine of up to P1,000,000, has been filed by Senator Raffy Tulfo. At present, the current law penalizes drunk drivers who caused homicide with a fine ranging from P300,000 to P500,000. But Tulfo, through his Senate Bill No, 2546, proposed.....»»
BOC: Cases of outright smuggling on the rise
There has been an increase in the number of cases of outright smuggling, the Bureau of Customs said on Friday......»»
Medical marijuana bill reaches Senate plenary
The bill seeking to legalize medical marijuana in the Philippines has reached the Senate plenary, the first time in the history of the upper chamber, according to a cannabis lawyer......»»
Median age for marriage among PH women is 28, says PSA
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The median age for marriage in the Philippines falls between ages 28 to 30, according to the latest data posted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The PSA said, as per Vital Statistics, that the median age for marriage in the Philippines among women in 2022 was 28 years old. For.....»»
Pimentel: Jackpot in 5 lotto games bagged since December 2023 unbelievable
Pimentel: Jackpot in 5 lotto games bagged since December 2023 unbelievable.....»»
Garcia to Pimentel: Comelec has rule-making power
Garcia to Pimentel: Comelec has rule-making power.....»»
House approves bill seeking revocation of SMNI’s franchise
House approves bill seeking revocation of SMNI’s franchise.....»»
Divorce bill hurdles House 2nd reading
The House of Representatives approved on second reading on Wednesday several pieces of legislation, including the controversial absolute divorce bill that the Catholic Church has vehemently opposed for decades......»»