Stop crucifying power users
Electric cooperatives, often linked to dominant political figures, should give way to more efficient private operators with the resources to improve the…
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Electric cooperatives, often linked to dominant political figures, should give way to more efficient private operators with the resources to improve the…
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The Middle East (ME) crisis could trigger a domino effect, driving up not only fuel prices but also electricity rates.
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A House committee has approved a consolidated bill to prohibit political dynasties, a move that leaders say signals a decisive step toward fulfilling a mandate…
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Imposing a Value-Added Tax (VAT) on system loss charges in electricity bills penalizes consumers for electricity they did not use, raising serious legal and…
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A measure was filed in the House of Representatives proposing a uniform 50 percent discount on electricity charges for households with at least one minimum…
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Former House Speaker and Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez has filed a measure aimed at reducing cancer deaths in the Philippines by institutionalizing…
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Bill Clinton denies wrongdoing at grilling on Epstein ties
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The bill aims to institutionalize benefits and protections for power workers, including linemen who serve as first responders during typhoons, earthquakes and…
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Senator JV Ejercito renewed his call for the passage of the long-awaited Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers, emphasizing the vital role these frontline…
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go expressed full support and co-sponsored Senate Bill 514, which seeks to amend Republic Act 10931, or the Universal Access to…
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Since electricity users pay a so-called Feed-In Tariff (FIT) as a subsidy for renewable energy (RE) companies to make their operations viable, an energy sector…
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has filed Senate Bill No. 1849 seeking to abolish the travel tax imposed on Filipinos leaving the country and on nationals of…
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Bill Gates has admitted making a "huge mistake" in associating with Jeffrey Epstein, telling staff at his charity foundation that he had affairs with two…
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The House of Representatives approved a comprehensive package of higher education reforms on second reading Tuesday, signaling a major shift in the governance…
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The long-awaited anti-political dynasty bill is set for plenary debate in two weeks, House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms chairman Zia Alonto…
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House Assistant Minority Leader and Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Sarah Elago called for the urgent removal of the 12 percent value-added tax (VAT) on basic…
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A coalition of business and civic organizations is calling on Congress to adopt a stronger measure against political dynasties, warning that House Bill 6771…
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Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go welcomed the approval on third and final reading of Senate Bill 155, which seeks to simplify documentary requirements for Filipinos…
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