EXPORTERS are backing the passage of a bill that would ease the entry of internet service providers (ISPs) into the broadband market, which they said would help bridge connectivity gaps. The proposed Open Access in Data Transmission Act filed as House Bill No. 8910 and Senate Bills No. 45 and 911 are pending. “An Open […]
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Duterte urges Congress to pass remaining tax reform bills
Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Thursday night urged the Congress to pass his administration’s last two tax reform bills. In his speech during the ceremonial signing of several bills in Malacañang, Mr. Duterte called on Congress to ensure the passage of two more measures under the Comprehensive Tax Reform Program. The proposed Real Property […]
Utzurrum: Zonta Club of Cebu 2 on child early and forced marriages
Relevantly, the Zonta Club of Cebu 2, in a well-attended webinar, supported Senate Bill 1373 authored by Sen. Risa Hontiveros (Girls Not Brides Act). In the words of the senator, “Child early and forced marriages are a tragic reality to which girls are subjected largely due to economic circumstances, cultural expectations and outdated beliefs and […]
Cebu group supports bill vs. child marriages
A CEBU-BASED non-government organization is supporting a Senate bill that prohibits child marriages in the country. Members of Zonta Club of Cebu said they support Senate Bill No. 1373 or the “Girls Not Brides Act” authored by Sen. Risa Hontiveros. The group stated their support during a June 5 webinar where Hontiveros was a guest […]
House panel hopes to pass tax bill for private schools by end of Q3
The House Committee on Ways and Means said it will seek to approve a bill clearing up the ambiguity surrounding the eligibility of private schools to a 1% tax rate before the school year begins. “We wish to settle the matter before the school year begins in June to August,” Jose Ma. Clemente S. Salceda, […]
Former High Court justice presents to Duterte draft bill marking PHL’s maritime claim
A FORMER Supreme Court justice has presented to President Rodrigo R. Duterte a draft bill that will specifically name and identify the maritime features that is claimed by the Philippines in the South China Sea. In a statement, retired Supreme Court Justice Francis H. Jardeleza said he sent a letter to Mr. Duterte, along with […]
House plenary passes e-cigarette bill amid claims of weaker health safeguards, youth protections
THE HOUSE of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill that proposes to regulate e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, in the face of opposition from some legislators over the deletion of health safeguards. Voting 192 to 34 with four abstentions, legislators approved House Bill 9007, or the proposed Non- Combustible Nicotine Delivery Systems […]
Pressed for time, House adopts Senate tax amnesty extension bill
THE proposed extension for availing of the estate tax amnesty will head to Malacañang directly without the need to go through the bicameral conference committee stage after the House of Representatives moved to adopt the Senate’s version of the measure. Late Monday, House legislators approved a motion to concur with the Senate’s version of the measure, adopting Senate […]
Senate OK’s bill on child sexual abuse
The Senate on Thursday approved on second reading a bill seeking to strengthen the country’s law against sexual abuse of children online. The Senate approved Senate Bill 2209, which will repeal the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009 and amend the Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009. The committees on women, science and technology and […]
Senate OK’s tax amnesty extension bill
THE Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill extending estate tax amnesty for two years. Senate Bill 2208 will amend Republic Act 11213 or the Tax Amnesty Act by extending the availment period to June 14, 2023. Senator Pilar Juliana S. Cayetano, who sponsored the bill, earlier said travel restrictions amid a coronavirus […]
House Speaker says search is on for sources of funding for Bayanihan III
SPEAKER Lord Allan Jay Q. Velasco said economic managers are studying how to fund the proposed third stimulus package designed to revive the economy. In a statement Tuesday, Mr. Velasco said following a meeting with the Department of Budget and Management and the Department of Finance last week that both departments are looking into possible […]
Agri dep’t backs farm road spending in third stimulus bill
THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture said Monday that it supports proposed spending on Farm-to-Market Roads (FMR), which are a component of the bill that could become the third economic stimulus package. At a House hearing, Agriculture Secretary William D. Dar said it supports funding to boost its own FMR programs in the north of Luzon under […]
Pacquiao files P335-B stimulus bill, including P100B in cash aid
SENATOR Emmanuel D. Pacquiao filed a bill Wednesday calling for a further P335 billion in stimulus spending to aid in the recovery from the economic downturn. The legislation was assigned the number Senate Bill (SB) No. 2123, which will become the Expanded Stimulus Package Act of 2021 if passed. SB 2123 represents the latest attempt […]
House panel approves bill amending DBP’s charter
THE HOUSE Committee on Banks and Financial Intermediaries has approved a bill revising the charter of the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP). The House panel on Monday approved the committee report on House Bill (HB) 8454 or the proposal on the new charter of the DBP. The panel’s chair, Quirino Province Rep. Junie E. […]
Employers express support for law making pensions portable
EMPLOYERS Confederation of the Philippines President Sergio R. Ortiz-Luis, Jr. said he supports a proposal to make pensions transferable as workers change jobs. Speaking before the Committee on Banks and Financial Intermediaries Wednesday, Mr. Ortiz-Luis said House Bill 8938, which creates Employee Pension and Retirement Income (EPRI) accounts that stay with the worker regardless of […]
Senate bill mandates refund for internet service disruptions
A SENATOR has filed a bill requiring telecommunication companies and internet service providers to give a refund for service disruptions. These service interruptions affect business and commercial transactions, online classes and even Senate hearings, said Senator Manuel M. Lapid, who filed Senate Bill 2092. The measure will amend the Public Telecommunications Policy Act of the […]
Nalzaro: Drug suspects presumed guilty
SECTION 14, Article 3 (Bill of Rights) of the 1987 Constitution states: (1) “No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense without due process of law. (2) In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be presumed innocent until the contrary is proved and enjoy the right to be heard by himself and […]
House targets to approve emergency vaccine procurement bill by Monday
HOUSE SPEAKER Lord Allan Jay Q. Velasco said the proposed measure that will expedite the procurement of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines by local government units will be approved next week, with lawmakers rushing to pass the measure after President Rodrigo R. Duterte certified it as urgent. “With President Rodrigo Roa Duterte certifying the measure […]
SSS subsidy bill for PWDs hurdles House panel
A COMMITTEE at the House of Representatives approved on first reading a bill granting an initial 70% subsidy on the Social Security System (SSS) contributions of self-employed persons with disabilities (PWDs). The Committee on PWDs approved House Bill 2806, which authorizes subsidies on the first three months’ SSS payments of self-employed PWDs. The Committee’s Chair, […]
House approves GUIDE bill
THE HOUSE of Representatives approved on final reading a proposed law that will provide state-run banks P10 billion to lend to distressed micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). In their plenary session on Tuesday, lawmakers approved House Bill 7749 or the proposed Government Financial Institutions Unified Initiatives (GFI) to Distressed Enterprises for Economic Recovery or […]