Tag: House Committee
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House Panel Advances Historic P200 Daily Wage Increase for Private Sector Workers
In a significant move, the House Committee on Labor and Employment has passed a substitute bill that will raise the daily minimum wage by PHP200 for all private sector employees. This decision, made on January 30, 2025, mandates that all private companies, irrespective of their size or sector, must comply with the new wage standard…
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House Committee Advances Bill to Enhance Senior Citizen Benefits
In a significant move to support the elderly, the House Committee on Ways and Means has passed a comprehensive bill aimed at improving the benefits and privileges for senior citizens. The decision was made during a session held on January 14, 2024, in Manila, where the committee approved a substitute bill that merges 22 different…
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Alleged Misuse of Confidential Funds by OVP and DepEd Could Lead to Plunder Charges
INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY. The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability conducted its eighth session on Monday, December 9, 2024, to delve into the alleged mismanagement of PHP612.5 million in confidential funds by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) under Vice President Sara Z. Duterte. Lawmakers suggested that…
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