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Hontiveros hopes for fair consideration of divorce bill in Senate
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros expressed hope on Wednesday about the potential reintroduction of a divorce bill onto the Senate’s legislative agenda. In the House of Representatives, a bill on absolute divorce was brought for plenary consideration on Tuesday. The divorce bill in the Senate, however, remains pending for plenary discussion. “I had the.....»»
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,.....»»
Rep. Cindi Chan thanks PBBM for sining Tatak Pinoy Act
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu— Lapu-Lapu City lone district Representative Cindi King-Chan expressed her gratitude to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos for signing into law Republic Act No. 11981, also known as the “Tatak Pinoy Act,” which she co-authored. The Tatak Pinoy Act encourages local industries by incentivizing them to create more sophisticated products. Chan hopes that through.....»»
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.....»»
Senate reworks vetoed Bulacan ecozone bill
A Senate panel tackled yesterday a proposed measure that would “cure and address” the proposal to create the Bulacan Airport City Special Economic Zone vetoed by President Marcos on his first full day in office......»»
Groups urge to include placemaking in planning for public spaces
The push for placemaking in planning for public spaces was emphasized by various groups during a recent forum in Davao City. ATTY. Mark Peñalver, executive director of Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (Idis), stressed the importance of incorporating placemaking in public space planning to not only enhance the physical environment but also to promote inclusivity. He highlighted the exclusion of certain sectors in existing public spaces and emphasized the need for stakeholders' input and acknowledgment of their stories in the planning process. Dr. Derlie Mateo-Babiano, an associate professor in Urban Planning Assistant, described placemaking as a means to transform places into spaces that people will cherish. She emphasized the significance of engaging the community in the planning process to understand their cultural, environmental, and other needs. Peñalver also cited a successful placemaking project in Davao Executive Homes, which catered to children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs, demonstrating the positive impact of placemaking. Furthermore, Peñalver advocated for the institutionalization of placemaking in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and other development plans in Davao City. He highlighted the potential of placemaking to ensure that government projects are beneficial to the community. Architect Harold Delima, co-convenor of Placemaking Davao, discussed ongoing workshops with various demographics to integrate placemaking into the city's development. The groups involved are hopeful that placemaking will become a fundamental aspect of public space planning in Davao City, aiming to create inclusive and community-centered environments......»»
Wegotmail: Statement of Rep. Angelica Natasha Co on her authored bill ‘Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Act’
Wegotmail: Statement of Rep. Angelica Natasha Co on her authored bill ‘Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Act’.....»»
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......»»
Teachers welcome reconciled bill on allowance hike
Teachers groups Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) and Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) welcomed a reconciled bill by the Senate and the House of Representatives that would gradually increase the teaching allowance of public school teachers starting school year 2025-2026......»»
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......»»
Labor groups cheer Senate’s approval of P100 wage hike bill
Labor groups cheer Senate’s approval of P100 wage hike bill.....»»
Senate OKs Eddie Garcia bill on third reading
The Senate yesterday approved on third and final reading the so-called Eddie Garcia bill, which seeks to protect movie and television workers from unfair treatment and poor working conditions......»»
Senate tackles bill vs game-fixing
A bill pushing for a law against game-fixing and also promoting professionalism in sports was been raised before the Senate Committee on Sports Wednesday......»»
Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act Implementing Rules Now Inked
The Inter-Agency Council Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act (TPB-IAC) officially signed the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) on March 12, 2024, at the NEDA Central Office in Mandaluyong. The Trabaho Para sa Bayan Plan Act or Republic Act 11962 implementing rules was signed by was signed by National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio […].....»»
Senate creates TWG on anti-financial scams bill
The Senate has created a technical working group) to fine-tune the provisions of the proposed Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act which seeks to protect the transacting public from digital fraud......»»
Solo parents to get P1K monthly subsidy
The Local Solo Parents' Ordinance, recently approved by the 20th City Council of Davao City, promises a monthly subsidy of approximately P1,000 for eligible beneficiaries. Councilor Tricia Ann Villafuerte highlighted the ordinance's significance in providing vital support to solo parents and their children, as there are approximately 6,000 solo parents in Davao City. This ordinance is an adaptation of the national law, Republic Act 8972, customized to address the unique needs of solo parents in the city. It aims to meet the essential needs of mothers and their children, including school supplies, consultation, laboratory diagnostics, and financial assistance, such as medical, death, and burial aid. Additionally, solo parents will receive a monthly monetary subsidy of P1,000 and are entitled to a 10 percent discount on select basic commodities, similar to senior citizens and Persons with Disability (PWD). To qualify for the benefits, applicants must submit necessary documents and meet specific criteria, while disqualification grounds include changes in civil status and provision of necessary assistance by the other biological parent as per the Family Code of the Philippines. It's important to note that individuals under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are ineligible for the Local Solo Parents' Ordinance......»»
Dumaguete diocese asks Marcos to veto Negros Island Region bill
The Diocese of Dumaguete urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to veto a bill that would create an administrative region comprising Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental and Siquijor, citing the lack of consultation with stakeholders......»»
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 […].....»»
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.....»»
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,.....»»