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SEP
18
2019

“The billions in national penalty we pay for our slow justice system”

With the signing of the revised rules on GCTA, it is hoped that our Justice and prison officials will work overtime like elves in Santa’s workshop to bring the genuinely sick, infirm, old, terminally-ill prisoners home to their families this Christmas. The President is correct –
SEP
17
2019

On China Telecom-AFP deal

If the Secretary of DND was left clueless about the China Telecom-AFP deal in his own backyard, then maybe it is time to install a radar system in his office. If this deal can fly stealthily under the nose of the man responsible for our nation’s defense, then it raises anew the
SEP
16
2019

PSR-0134: Inquiry on the Mass Transit Roadmap of the Government

Resolution Directing The Senate Committee On Public Services To Conduct An Inquiry, In Aid Of Legislation, On The Mass Transit Roadmap Of The Government, With The End In View Of Determining Its Viability And Ensuring A Safe, Reliable, Efficient And Affordable Public Transit
SEP
16
2019

SBN-1050: Exempting Dividends From Income Tax and Abolishing the Improperly Accumulated Earnings Tax

An Act Exempting Dividends From Income Tax And Abolishing The Improperly Accumulated Earnings Tax, Amending For This Purpose Sections 42(B), 25(A), 32(B) And 57(A), And Repealing Section 29 Of The National Internal Revenue Code Of 1997, As Amended This proposed measure seeks to
SEP
16
2019

SBN-1049: Special Mass Transit System Support Fund Act

An Act Creating The Special Mass Transit System Support Fund Amending For The Purpose Section 7 Of Republic Act No. 8794, As Amended This measure seeks to amend the MVUC Act by realigning funds from the MVUC for the construction, improvement and rehabilitation of our mass transit
SEP
16
2019

SBN-1048: Direct Financial Assistance to Backyard Livestock Raisers

And Act Providing For Direct Financial Assistance To Backyard Livestock Raisers Affected By Major Animal Disease Epidemic Or Transboundary Animal Diseases, Amending For The Purpose Republic Act No. 1578, And For Other Purposes This bill adjusts the rate of pre-slaughter fees
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SEP
16
2019

SBN-1047: Pantawid Magsasakang Pilipino Act

An Act Providing Direct Financial Assistance To Filipino Rice Farmers Establishing For The Purpose The Pantawid Magsasakang Pilipino Program, Providing Funds Therefor, And For Other Purposes This bill seeks to provide direct financial assistance to rice farming households by
SEP
16
2019

SBN-1051: Congressional Police Force Act

An Act To Ensure The Security Of Members, Officials, Employees And Guests Of Congress And The Safety Of Congressional Premises, Creating For The Purpose The Congressional Police Force, Appropriating Funds Therefor And For Other Purposes This bill seeks to create a Congressional
SEP
10
2019

Recto: Pagsunog sa Abante gawaing duwag

Ang pagsunog sa imprenta ng Abante ay kagagawan ng mga duwag at takot sa katotohanan. Ito ay pakana ng mga taong nangangamba na ang madilim nilang mga gawain ay mabibisto ng liwanag ng sulo ng malayang pamamahayag. Hindi nila alam na batay sa ating kasaysaysan, ang taktika ng
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SEP
09
2019

SBN-1022: Forest Land Limits Act of 2019

An Act Providing For The Delineation Of The Specific Forest Limits Of The Public Domain And For Other Purposes This measure seeks to define the scope of forestlands, as well as provide guidelines in determining the specific limits of forestlands.  For this purpose, a