Tell it to SunStar: Complex legislation
Tell it to SunStar: Complex legislation.....»»
Digital connectivity space tackled in amendments to National Building Code
A pending legislation at the House of Representatives amending the 47-year-old National Building Code of the Philippines would make it more responsive to the broadband connectivity demands of a digital economy, a citizen advocacy group said......»»
NZ-EU FTA gains Royal Assent for 1 May entry to force
The European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill received Royal Assent today, completing the process for New Zealand's ratification of its free trade agreement with the European Union. "I am pleased to announce that today, in a small ceremony at the Beehive, New Zealand notified the European Union of our ratification of the New Zealand European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EUFTA)......»»
‘Cha-cha lies in the power of the people, not politicians’ – coalition
“The amendments are unnecessary, not urgent, and could worsen the situation of the Filipino people. The process is also alarming since adding the provision ‘unless provided by law’ gives Congress the power to revise or even reverse the constitutional provisions through ordinary legislation." The post ‘Cha-cha lies in the power of the people, not politicians’ – coalition appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Suing Maldives to Enforce its Environmental Laws
An ongoing court case in the Maldives sheds light on why it is so hard to get the government to enforce the country's environmental laws.The Maldives is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to the consequences of climate change, with 80 percent of the archipelago's islands less than a meter above sea level. The government has enacted significant environmental legislation, most notably the Environmen.....»»
Institutionalize space allocation for ICT infrastructure in development projects – think tank
Legislators should adopt a no-lease policy in a pending legislation requiring real estate developers to allocate space for information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in all existing and new development projects, according to international think tank Stratbase Institute......»»
Cha-cha debate: Can Congress amend Constitution by mere legislation?
Former Supreme Court chief justice Reynato Puno reminds congressmen that this route is not one of the amendments modes spelled out in the Constitution.....»»
Gang s distinctive motorcycles destroyed following court order
Six motorcycles that belonged to the Comanchero Motorcycle Gang have been turned into scrap metal The six distinctive Harley Davidsons were seized during Operation Nova in 2019 It's the first time Police have sought such an order under legislation Excluding motorcycles, $2.6 million in assets were restrained from the gang in the operation Operation Nova saw 18 people charged with a vari.....»»
Wage hike to cut GDP growth, raise unemployment – NEDA
The proposed legislation for a P100 wage increase for private workers could shave up to 0.5 percentage point off the country’s economic growth and reverse gains ......»»
Scholarship for agriculture students pushed
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- Recognizing the vital role of the agriculture sector in food sustainability and local farmer empowerment, a Cebu City councilor proposed an ordinance to provide scholarship grants to students who would pursue agriculture-related programs in college. The proposed legislation, titled “An Ordinance Granting Educational Scholarship Assistance to Qualified Cebu City Residents Pursuing Agriculture-Related.....»»
TURNING POINT: Quo Vadis Legislative Inquiries
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 20 February) – The Senate or the House of Representatives or any of its respective committees may conduct inquiries in aid of legislation in accordance with Section 21, Article VI of the 1987 Constitution. The filing or pendency of a case before any court, tribunal or quasi-judicial or administrative body […].....»»
K-12 curriculum review every 3 years sought
Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar is pushing for legislation that will mandate the regular review of the K-12 Basic Education Curriculum to ensure the “employability and competitiveness” of its graduates......»»
So what more to lift?
The Senate hearing on PI is precisely for “inquiry in aid of legislation” for such new law for PI, Sen. Imee swore......»»
House balks at ‘absurd’ Senate allegations about cash aid program
House Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales has also insisted that senators approved the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program during the budget legislation process, calling their line of questioning about its “sudden” appearance in the 2024 budget “absurd.”.....»»
‘Why we need to amend the restrictive economic provisions’ (Continued from last week)
Of the original five members of ASEAN – Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand – we are unique in that some important economic sectors are singled out for specific protection under the Constitution, the fundamental law. All the other countries simply left all matters pertaining to economy and business to ordinary legislation......»»
4th mode of Cha-cha
In 2013, then House Speaker Quezon City 4th District Rep. Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte Jr. first initiated a move to amend to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution by legislation – a law approved by Congress. Under Belmonte’s proposal, both chambers of Congress could vote separately to pass these economic amendments into law instead of a wholesale amendment of the Constitution......»»
British Chamber pushes for Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act, lauds appointment of Recto as DOF Secretary
BCCP Executive Director/Trustee Chris Nelson reiterates support for the passage of the Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act, one of the key priority legislation under the Marcos administration......»»
CTOO: Too early to tell lovers’ murder effect on city tourism
THE Davao City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) says it is too early to presume the possible and direct effect on the tourism industry in the city of the recent bloody crime involving the deaths of real-life partners......»»
The light of their example
Please tell me it wasn’t all a dream…To have these luminaries before me twinkling in one galaxy, in one ballroom, at the City of Dreams Manila — Alice Eduardo, Pia Wurtzbach, Alfred Ty, Grace Vera Cruz, Eugene Acevedo, Tim Cone, Atty. Albert Arcilla, Lorelie Osial, Fortune Ledesma and Puey Quiñones......»»
Court of Appeals revives 2 cases against Kerwin Espinosa
Espinosa walked free from detention last year after posting bail in his remaining criminal cases, sources tell Rappler.....»»
Tell Me, 40 years later
You can never put a good song down, more so when listeners through the ages find themselves identifying with its message in whatever time or place, they are in......»»