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DSWD chief ready to explain AKAP to lawmakers

After questions were raised about the budget allocation for the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian yesterday expressed readiness to explain the program to lawmakers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Marcos cool to rice instead of money as 4Ps aid

The government will still consider the proposal to give rice instead of cash aid to beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program even if President Marcos and Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian think it may be logistically difficult......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

A SOJOURNER’S VIEW: BOOK REVIEW: MAGDARAGAT, An Anthology of Filipino-Canadian Writing

BOOK REVIEW:MAGDARAGAT, An Anthology of Filipino-Canadian WritingEdited by: Teodoro Alcuitas, C.E, Gatchalian &, Patria RiveraPublished by: Cormorant Books, Inc., Toronto, Canada2023 CEBU CITY (MindaNews / 20 February) – Considering that the Filipinos reside in an archipelago constituted by at least 7,000 islands, it is safe to conclude that a big percentage of the population are […].....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

‘Review sex education amid teen pregnancies’

With one out of 10 teenagers aged 15 to 19 getting pregnant, the Department of Education should check comprehensive sexuality education programs to prevent female learners from dropping out of school due to pregnancy, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

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)......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

EDITORIAL — ‘Very rotten’

A process has long been in place for the approval of the national budget. Malacañang, through the Department of Budget and Management, submits its proposed national expenditure program to Congress, and both chambers deliberate on the NEP to come up with their respective versions of the budget bill......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated News14 hr. 48 min. ago

Foreign chambers seek approval of Konektadong Pinoy bill

Foreign business groups are urging the government to immediately approve the Konektadong Pinoy bill to expand internet access in the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Davao Light encourages customers to conserve energy to avoid bill shock

Davao Light encourages customers to conserve energy to avoid bill shock.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Globe welcomes progress of Senate bill to enable site blocking

Globe welcomes progress of Senate bill to enable site blocking.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

House bill seeks to postpone BSKE anew

A bill seeking to postpone the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections scheduled on Dec. 1 next year has been filed before the House of Representatives......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Approval of agricultural economic sabotage bill sought

Tobacco growers urged Congress to convene the bicameral conference committee to iron out disagreeing provisions and approve the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage bill before President Marcos’ State of the Nation Address......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Senado kinalampag sa natural gas industry bill

Pinaaapura ng dalawang kongresista sa Senado ang pagpapatibay ng panukala upang mailatag ang polisiya ng gobyerno sa natural gas industry. The post Senado kinalampag sa natural gas industry bill first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Iraq passes bill sentencing same-sex acts to 10-15 years’ jail

Iraq’s parliament passed a bill on Saturday criminalizing same-sex relations, which will receive a sentence of up to 15 years in prison, in a move rights groups condemned as an “attack on human rights.” Transgender people will be sentenced to three years’ jail under the amendments to a 1988 anti-prostitution law, which were adopted during.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Lawmakers clash as Georgian Parliament discusses Foreign Agent bill

Tensions Rise in Georgia as Parliament Debates Controversial Foreign Funding Bill Legislators in Georgia are embroiled in a heated debate over a proposed bill that.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

House approves bill seeking revocation of SMNI’s franchise

House approves bill seeking revocation of SMNI’s franchise.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

House OKs bill revoking franchise of SMNI on final reading

The House Bill which seek to revoke the franchise of Sonshine Media Network International has received 284 yes notes from the members of the House of Representatives......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Bill ensuring employability of seniors gets House nod

Efforts to ensure employment for senior citizens gained a boost after the House committee on ways and means yesterday approved a bill providing for it......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024