
RTL meant to help, left farmers in ruin
“Some of the worst things imaginable have been done with the best intentions.”
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“Some of the worst things imaginable have been done with the best intentions.”
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When democratic institutions uphold their own rules, especially under intense pressure, every citizen wins.
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In the halls of DivinaLaw, legal expertise finds a deeper purpose. Beyond the firm’s roster of more than one hundred accomplished lawyers, it stands out for…
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The Department of National Defense (DND) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening humanitarian…
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The presumption is triggered by the act’s occurring within a certain period of time from the date of arrival in the US.
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Fifty-four years ago today — 21 August 1971 — marked one of the darkest nights in Philippine political history. What began as a routine Liberal Party campaign…
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Senator Francisco “Kiko” Pangilinan announced Wednesday that the Senate will hold hearings on proposed amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) and…
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has brushed aside revived allegations linking him to supposed benefits from his family’s construction business, calling them…
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If we open our minds to it, divorce would mean freedom for many who are oppressed and hopelessly stuck in a bad marriage.
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This is why I do not belittle seemingly idiotic views, which seem stupid only because I have been subjected to a tapestry of points of view that education…
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‘We don’t only share the same name, we also share the same vision for Philippine agriculture. We have the same priorities, especially the revision of the Rice…
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The GAA, as a general law, cannot amend the Sin Tax Law, a special edict that earmarks funds for PhilHealth.
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‘Fortunately, the UHC does not distinguish the rich from the poor, privately insured or not. Every Filipino is automatically a member of PhilHealth and is…
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Under the provisions of the law, the fund should be automatically and regularly provided to PhilHealth, but it received a zero allocation.
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To determine whether the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law is being effectively implemented and truly benefiting the poorest of the poor, Deputy Majority Leader…
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