Training program on effective board audit committee
With the Securities and Exchange Commission’s mandatory requirement for companies’ board of directors to practice good corporate governance comes the importance of having a functioning audit committee headed by a member of the board. This is one of the reasons why corporations are now focused on strengthening the effectiveness of their audit committees......»»
‘Marcos Jr’s human rights committee will not address rights abuses’ – rights groups
The composition is the most fundamental defect of the Special Committee, agencies, which civil society organizations said, “not only failed to address the many human rights issues relating to the brutal ‘war on drugs’ and suppression of freedoms and dissent but are, in fact, part of the problem.” The post ‘Marcos Jr’s human rights committee will not address rights abuses’ – rights groups appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Migz kay Chiz: Tamad na senador sampolan
Sinabihan ni Senador Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri si Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero na kastiguhin ang mga committee chairman na tinengga ang mga priority bills ng Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC). The post Migz kay Chiz: Tamad na senador sampolan first appeared on Abante......»»
Mabigat na parusa vs smuggler, hoarder inaprub
Lusot na sa Senado ang bicameral conference committee report sa Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Bill na layong magpataw ng matinding parusa laban sa smuggling, hoarding, profiteering, at pagbuo ng kartel ng agricultural at fishery products. The post Mabigat na parusa vs smuggler, hoarder inaprub first appeared on Abante......»»
Zubiri replaces Mark Villar as Senate economic affairs chair
Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri, who stepped down as Senate president, has been elected chair of the Senate committee on economic affairs, replacing Sen. Mark Villar......»»
House ethics body ‘unanimously’ decides to sanction Alvarez
The House ethics committee has “unanimously” decided to impose an administrative sanction against former speaker Pantaleon Alvarez for alleged disorderly behavior, following his purported seditious remarks against the Marcos administration......»»
Senate leadership shuffle leaves ethics committee, 3 others without chairperson
The recent Senate shakeup that led to an overhaul of its leadership two years since the start of the 19th Congress has left some committees without a chairperson......»»
Environmental group slams councilor over Ignorance
A REPRESENTATIVE from a Davao City-based environment group criticized a councilor for being unaware of significant environmental issues despite chairing the environment committee of the 20th City Council......»»
House panel considering monthly pension for retired Olympians
The House youth and sports committee on Wednesday considered a legislation that would provide retired Filipino olympians with a lifetime monthly pension of at least P15,000 — an amount that a lawmaker said would honor the athletes’ lifetime of “perseverance and sacrifice.”.....»»
‘Michael Yang’s associates have gone into hiding’
Associates of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s economic adviser Michael Yang, who is being investigated by a House committee for drug links, may have all gone into hiding after being found to have faked their identities and used spurious documents to acquire vast landholdings in the country......»»
Holding of classes on certain Saturdays mulled
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) is contemplating scheduling make-up classes on specific Saturdays to address the potential shortfall in classroom days resulting from the conclusion of School Year (SY) 2024-2025. During the hearing of the House committee on basic education and culture on Monday, DepEd Director Leila Areola said SY 2024-2025 is.....»»
House starts plenary debates on rice tariff amendment
The House of Representatives will start plenary deliberations today on the committee approved measure amending certain provisions of the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) for purposes of bringing down the price of rice in the retail market......»»
165th Malasakit Center opens in Rosales, Pangasinan
Sen. Bong Go, chairman of the Senate committee on health, attended the inauguration of the 165th Malasakit Center at the Conrado F. Estrella Regional Medical and Trauma Center in Rosales, Pangasinan on Friday......»»
‘Foreign ownership won’t affect local ad industry’
The entry of foreign investors will not adversely affect local creatives employed in the advertising industry, a Senate committee hearing on economic Charter change learned yesterday......»»
House panel OKs P89 billion for seniors’ universal social pension
A universal social pension measure has gained a foothold after a House of Representatives committee yesterday approved the budget allocation for the benefit......»»
House panel OKs rice tariffication amendments
A day after President Marcos certified as urgent the proposed amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law, a House committee approved yesterday a bill amending the measure......»»
Presidential son co-chairs 2025 world men’s volleyball tiff organizing committee
The cornerstones for the country’s solo hosting of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2025 were solidly nailed on Monday in a strategic meeting in Taguig graced by youthful Presidential son William Vincent “Vinny” Araneta Marcos, who will co-chair the Local Organizing Committee (LOC)......»»
Alvarez given 10 days to answer ethics complaint
The committee on ethics and privileges of the House of Representatives has directed former speaker Pantaleon Alvarez to answer a complaint filed against him after panel members declared that the suit was sufficient in form and in substance......»»
Marcos orders reconstitution of OP human resources
President Marcos has amended the composition of his office’s human resource promotion board for first-level and second-level career posts and awards and incentives committee......»»
Zubiri vouches for Senate independence amid criticisms of probes
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri yesterday vouched for the independence of the Senate amid criticisms that its committee investigations are being used for political persecution......»»