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NAPOLCOM to issue 'indiscriminate' checkpoint guidelines

MANILA, Feb. 27 -- The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) will issue a resolution on guidelines at checkpoints that are not discriminatory to the driving public, especially to motorcycle riders. N... Read More


12 senators record 'perfect attendance' in 2nd regular session

MANILA, Feb. 27 -- Twelve senators have recorded perfect attendance since the start of the second regular session on July 24 last year. Senators without absences include Senate President Juan Miguel ... Read More


Senate to issue subpoena vs. Camilon case suspects

MANILA, Feb. 27 -- The Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs is set to issue a subpoena against Police Major Allan de Castro and his driver for failing to show up on Tuesday in the pane... Read More


Senate passes Maritime Zones Act for economic, environmental security

MANILA, Feb. 26 -- Senate Bill No. 2492 or the Philippine Maritime Zones Act was unanimously approved in the plenary on Monday to serve as a cornerstone of the country's maritime policy, protect sover... Read More


Angara: Tatak Pinoy Act to complement PH Dev't Plan

MANILA, Feb. 26 -- Senator Sonny Angara on Monday welcomed the signing into law of the Tatak Pinoy Act as it will complement the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028. In a statement, Angara sa... Read More


Foreign investment in HEIs can have big impact on human capital dev't

MANILA, Feb. 23 -- Removing the foreign investment restrictions on higher educational institutions (HEIs) in the 1987 Constitution can have a big impact on human capital development, Senator Sherwin G... Read More


More vital drugs exempted from VAT with TRAIN law

MANILA, Feb. 22 -- There are now over 2,000 Value Added Tax (VAT)-exempt drugs for the prevention and management of specific illnesses, including some of the most prevalent among the population, Senat... Read More


Hontiveros pushes for contractual workers inclusion in P100 wage hike

MANILA, Feb. 21 -- Individuals employed under contractual, sub-contractual agreements or manpower agencies would be included in the bill proposing a PHP100 increase in the daily minimum wage for priva... Read More


Senators see faster resolution on Charter reforms with RBH 7

MANILA, Feb. 21 -- Senators welcomed Wednesday the filing of the Resolution of Both Houses No. 7 (RBH 7) in the House of Representatives, saying the move results in faster and smoother proceedings on ... Read More


Gatchalian backs DepEd's revert to old school calendar

MANILA, Feb. 21 -- Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has expressed his support to the Department of Education's amendment of the school calendar gradually reverting to the pre-pandemic April-May school break... Read More