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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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

Amid House-Senate rift, Romualdez seeks common ground on Cha-cha with Zubiri

After the Senate delivered a scathing rejection of the ongoing People’s Initiative (PI) campaign to amend the Charter, House Speaker Martin Romualdez has reached out to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri to express the lower chamber's support for an alternative PI led by the upper chamber......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Philippines announces decisive measures amid tensions with China

Manila [Philippines], March 28 (ANI): Amid the escalating tensions in the South China Sea, Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr has announced decisive measures to protect his country's sovereignty and maritime rights while ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Marcos, known as Bongbong, said that the measures, aimed at addressing what he said is the "open, unabating, and illegal" actions by China's Coast.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Senate to prioritize LEDAC bills, not Cha-cha

The Senate would rather prioritize bills listed in the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council than rush the passage of the proposed measure to amend the 1987 Constitution – at least based on the chamber’s agenda and schedule for the last week of session.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Consumer group hopes early passage of NEPC franchise law

Consumer group hopes early passage of NEPC franchise law.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Philippines to intensify measures vs tobacco use

The Philippines has vowed to intensify its measures against tobacco use, in line with an international treaty that seeks to address what it called the “tobacco epidemic.” .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Satellite tech vital in maritime security, disaster mitigation

Officials of the Philippine Navy, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources agreed that space-based technology, such as satellites, have been vital in strengthening maritime security and disaster mitigation in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

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’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

More vital drugs exempted from VAT with TRAIN law

More vital drugs exempted from VAT with TRAIN law.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Senate targets passage of 20 Marcos’ priority bills in May

“Four of the 20 measures are nearing enactment into law already. The rest are for bicameral committee approval, for second and final reading approval, or awaiting committee approval,” Zubiri said in a statement issued ahead of the resumption of sessions on Monday. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Lawmaker calls for speedy passage of cyber attack bills

In light of increased cyber attacks, a lawmaker called on his colleagues in the House of Representatives to hasten the approval of measures that will protect the country’s digital infrastructure and penalize hackers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

AMLC to be invited in next Senate hearing on Quiboloy s alleged abuses

The Senate women and gender equality committee has invited the AMLC to attend the next hearing as the panel seeks to determine the extent to which Quiboloy siphoned funding from KOJC followers through money laundering......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Senate committee seeks Quiboloy s arrest

The Senate committee on women, children, family relations and gender equality has requested the arrest of pastor Apollo Quiboloy after his repeated failure to attend a probe on the sexual abuse complaints against him and his church members......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

DOST seeks Mindanaoans’ support for priority S& T bills

THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in a consultative forum, recently sought support from the scientific and legislative communities in Mindanao for the passage of five priority scientific bills......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024