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AUG
03
2019

Recto bill mandates consumer reps in LTFRB, NTC, MWSS, other regulatory bodies

Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto is seeking the mandatory membership of consumer representatives in the boards of government agencies that regulate power, water, transportation, and other public utilities. Explaining Senate Bill 590, Recto said the “interest of the end
AUG
01
2019

Recto says CHED deserves “Incomplete” grade for fund underutilization

I will not be harsh and give CHED a failing grade of 5 in Fund Utilization 101. I would give it an Incomplete, with a last chance stern warning that it implements remedial measures this year. It is so ironic that an institution that accredits Finance and Management schools in the
AUG
01
2019

PSR-57: Impact of Liberalization of Rice Importation and Trade on Production and Farmgate of Palay and Retail Price of Rice

Resolution Directing The Appropriate Senate Committee To Conduct An Inquiry, In Aid Of Legislation, On The Impact Of The Liberalization Of Rice Importation, Exportation And Trade On Production And Farmgate Price Of Palay And Retail Price Of Rice, With The End In View Of
JUL
31
2019

PSR-50: Status and Distribution of the Proceeds From the Sale of Portions of Manila Military Camps

Resolution Directing The Senate Committee On Government Corportations And Public Enterprises To Conduct An Inquiry, In Aid Of Legislation, On The Status And Distribution Of The Proceeds From The Sale Of Portions Of Metro Manila Military Camps In Accordance With Republic Act
JUL
31
2019

SBN-836: Modernizing Healthcare and Health Infrastructure Providing Funds from the Annual Value-Added Tax Collections

An Act Healthcare And Health Infrastructure, Modernizing Providing Funds From The Annual Value-Added Tax Collections, Amending For The Purpose The National Internal Revenue Code Of 1997, As Amended Allocating 10% of annual VAT collections to fund the following: a) 10% to expand
JUL
31
2019

On PHL’s filing of diplomatic protest with Beijing over the presence of more than 100 Chinese vessels around Pag-asa island

“We may be divided on many issues, but we are united on this one. The people hope that this becomes the template of response to future acts of aggression by other countries. We should not tire of peacefully airing out our grievance.”
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JUL
30
2019

SBN-832: Philippine Nursing Practice Reform Act

An Act Instituting Reforms To Further Protect And Develop The Nursing Profession, Amending For The Purpose Republic Act Number 9173, Otherwise Known As The “Philippine Nursing Act Of 2002” Amends the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 or Republic Act No. 9173 Proposes to
JUL
30
2019

SBN-831: Street Children Welfare Act

An Act Advancing The Rights Of Street Children By Strengthening The Barangay Council For The Protection Of Children (BCPC) And Establishing An Incentives System For The Private Sector Engaged In The Promotion Of The Welfare Of Street Children, And For Other Purposes Strengthens
JUL
30
2019

SBN-829: Exempting the Sale of Electricity from the VAT

An Act Exempting The Sale Or Importation Of Petroleum Products And Sale Of Electricity From The Value Added Tax, Amending For This Purpose Sections 108 And 109 Of The National Internal Revenue Code Of 1997, As Amended This proposed measure seeks to restore the VAT exemption on
JUL
30
2019

SBN-830: Philippine Medical Academy and Scholarship Act

An Act Creating The Philippine Medical Academy, Establishing The Philippine Medical Scholarship Program And Appropriating Funds Therefor This bill creates a Philippine Medical Academy and establishes a Philippine Medical Scholarship and Service Program to address the increasing