
House moves to scrap travel tax
The House Committee on Appropriations has approved a measure to scrap the travel tax, moving the proposal closer to a plenary vote while securing assurances…
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The House Committee on Appropriations has approved a measure to scrap the travel tax, moving the proposal closer to a plenary vote while securing assurances…
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NEW YORK — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he will declare as urgent the proposed House bill granting him temporary powers to reduce or suspend the excise…
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The anti-crime advocacy group Citizen Crime Watch (CCW) announced its full support Wednesday for a woman who has filed multiple counts of rape against a man…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the immediate distribution of a P5,000 fuel subsidy to public utility drivers to cushion the impact of rising oil…
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launched new financing programs designed to support Filipino entrepreneurs, returning overseas workers, and…
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While it is difficult to quantify the specific ‘Catholic vote’ among individual lawmakers, the Catholic Church was a direct and influential force.
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An estimated 5,000 officials connected with political families could be displaced if the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Bill is enacted into law, a senior…
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Some 4,240 board feet of logs were donated to improve personnel welfare facilities of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) at the Fleet Education, Training and…
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While many are still grappling with a sharp spike in fuel prices, electricity users served by Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will also see higher power…
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A bill to expand More Electric and Power Corp.’s (MORE Power) franchise beyond Iloilo City has cleared the House of Representatives and now awaits Senate…
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Senator Loren Legarda is urging the passage of a proposed law to provide tangible benefits and legal protections to unpaid care workers, a sector predominantly…
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A bill has been filed in the House of Representatives seeking to prohibit individuals aged 16 and below from accessing social media platforms in the…
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Puno stressed that any position the party will take on the impeachment issue will be decided only after discussions among its members.
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‘We are all affected, which is why we support policies or programs that protect the welfare of our people.’
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As global oil prices threaten to surge amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East, lawmakers on Tuesday moved to give President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a…
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The Philippines will not rejoin the International Criminal Court (ICC), Malacañang said Tuesday, reiterating President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s position, despite…
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The House Committee on Ways and Means on Tuesday approved a substitute bill authorizing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to suspend or reduce excise taxes on…
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Oil companies are being questioned by lawmakers over the rapid increase in pump prices despite selling fuel stocks that were reportedly purchased at lower…
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