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Senators defend P100 wage hike

Senators yesterday defended their legislated salary increase recently passed on second reading, following a comment from an Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) official who called the P100 wage hike a “catastrophe.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Senators question P26.7 billion ‘ayuda’ fund

About P26.7 billion worth of financial assistance under the Department of Social Welfare and Development was questioned by senators yesterday during the continuation of a public hearing on the people’s initiative or PI......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Senators praise Comelec for suspending people’s initiative proceedings

MANILA, Philippines —  Senators rejoiced at the decision of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to suspend all proceedings related to a people’s initiative aimed at amending the 1987 Constitution, saying that it is nothing but a victory for the Filipino people. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, in a statement, said the Philippine government has finally.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Speaker hits senators’ ‘very toxic rhetoric’ vs House

Speaker Martin Romualdez yesterday hit back at senators, asking them to “just focus on their jobs instead of attacking the lower chamber.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

No LEDAC; Marcos Jr. meets separately with senators, congressmen

Amid feuding over the people’s initiative to amend the Constitution, President Marcos met separately yesterday with congressmen and senators instead of convening the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

ICC can t probe Philippines drug war, Marcos tells Germany s Scholz

MANILA, The Philippines: This week, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no authority to probe the bloody war against drugs conducted by his predecessor. Marcos discussed the Hague-based ICC's probe during a bilateral meeting with Scholz while visiting Germany. Former President Rodrigo Duterte officially withdrew from the i.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Al-ag proposes to repeal ordinance requiring delivery riders biz permits

Davao City Councilor Bernie Al-ag has proposed the repeal of an ordinance that requires delivery riders to obtain business permits. The ordinance in question, City Ordinance 0612-21 series of 2021, classified delivery riders as independent service contractors, mandating them to apply for business permits. However, a joint memorandum circular issued by various government agencies exempts individuals providing personal services, including delivery riders, from securing business permits. Al-ag emphasized that the city government must adhere to the guidelines set forth in the memorandum. While the proposed repeal is pending, Al-ag advised delivery riders to comply with the existing ordinance. He expressed confidence in the passage of the repeal, citing the solid basis provided by the joint memorandum. Despite a group of delivery riders seeking an audience with Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte on the matter, Al-ag's proposal was drafted in response to a separate petition. He clarified that the repeal is not about monetary collection but aligning with national law, which exempts delivery riders from obtaining business permits. Al-ag remains optimistic about the repeal's approval, pointing to the support provided by the joint memorandum as a strong foundation for his proposal......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Recto bats for tax, tariff relief for hybrids

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is in favor of granting reduced excise tax and preferential tariff to hybrid vehicles......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Ralph Recto’s 4Ms: How to survive the Cabinet – and the role of media

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto gets wise advice on how to survive as a member of the Cabinet, and adds a piece of his own.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Recto sees ‘realistic’ 6-6.5 percent growth for Philippines

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is looking at a “more realistic” economic growth of at least six to 6.5 percent for this year, with medium-term economic expansion likely to be tempered as well......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Budget surplus unlikely to last – Recto

The record budget surplus in January is unlikely to be sustained over the coming months, more so for the rest of the year, but the government is not worried so long as revenue targets are achieved, according to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Vilma Santos mas priority ang pamilya, payag bang maging FDCP chairman?

PAGKATAPOS ng kick-off ceremony ng Barako Festival 2024 na ginanap sa Lipa City, Batangas na pinangunahan dating congresswoman na si Vilma Santos-Recto kasama ang anak na si Ryan Christian Santos Recto nitong Huwebes, Marso 14, ay humarap naman sila sa media na dumalo para matanong tungkol sa showbiz. Unang tanong kay Ate Vi na ngayong.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Vilma nanguna sa pagdiriwang ng ‘Barako Festival 2024’, dinagsa ng celebs

SA ikalawang taon ng selebrasyon ng Barako Festival ngayong 2024 ay masasabing ito ang pinakamalaki dahil maraming highlights mula kahapon, Marso 14 hanggang bukas, Marso 16. Ang Star For All Seasons na si dating Congresswoman Vilma Santos–Recto ang nanguna sa opening ng Barako Fest 2024 kasama ang anak na si Ryan Christian Santos-Recto, pati ang.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Recto revives plan to sell NAIA assets

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has revived plans to sell the assets of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and turn it into a new business district to generate additional revenues for state coffers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

No election plans next year, Recto says

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has committed to stay in the Cabinet, effectively dismissing questions of yet another short-stint in the economic team as he lets go of immediate political plans......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

CA approves ad interim appointment of Recto

The Commission on Appointments approved yesterday the ad interim appointment of Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, who vowed to plug tax leaks, improve tax administration and prevent wasteful expenditures......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Ralph Recto’s game plan

On March 20, 2024, at the Fairmont Hotel ballroom, the Manila Overseas Press Club holds its “Finance Night” with Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto as guest of honor and speaker......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Recto expected to get Commission on Appointments approval

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto in all likelihood will breeze through his confirmation process on Wednesday, having been a former senator who used to be a member of the Commission on Appointments......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Recto pitches Maharlika fund to Australians

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto encouraged Australian businesses to invest in the country’s first sovereign wealth fund, noting that the Philippines has pro-business policies in place......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Recto urges PSE to work with government in transforming PH capital market

Recto urges PSE to work with government in transforming PH capital market.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024