May 23, 2025

Tag: Legislation

  • Legislators Back Peace Process with BARMM Election Rescheduling

    MANILA – The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) expressed gratitude to the nation’s lawmakers for their decision to reschedule the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections to October. This move, according to OPAPRU Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., reflects the legislators’ dedication to the Bangsamoro peace process,…

    Written by

    Noemi Villanueva

  • Senate Urges Swift Action on Wage Increase Bill Amid Rising Living Costs

    In a strong push for economic relief, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros has joined the chorus urging the government to expedite the passage of a wage hike bill, emphasizing the urgency due to escalating living expenses. Hontiveros highlighted that any further delay in increasing wages would exacerbate poverty among Filipino families, as their earnings…

    Written by

    Eliza Pascual

  • Supreme Court Orders Response from Congress and Executive on GAA Constitutionality Challenge

    The Supreme Court has issued a directive to both Congress and the Executive branch to respond to a legal challenge against the constitutionality of Republic Act 12116, known as the General Appropriations Act (GAA). This directive came during a full court session on Tuesday, where the justices reviewed a petition for certiorari and prohibition filed…

    Written by

    Laarni Hilario

  • New Magna Carta Bill Enhances Training and Benefits for Barangay Health Workers

    Senator Loren Legarda announced on Tuesday that the passage of Senate Bill No. 2838, known as the Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), will significantly improve the training and benefits available to these community health workers across the nation. The bill, which received final approval from the Senate on Monday, marks a pivotal moment…

    Written by

    Jessica Manalili

  • Philippine House Leader Advocates for Social Media Regulation to Combat Fake News

    In a recent session in Manila, a senior official from the House of Representatives urged for new laws to manage social media platforms, aiming to reduce the spread of false information and harmful content while safeguarding free speech. During a joint hearing by the House Committees on Public Order and Safety, Information and Communications Technology,…

    Written by

    Marites Hernandez

  • Philippine Senate Passes 39 Crucial Bills on Infrastructure, Health, and More

    In a productive session, the Philippine Senate greenlit 39 significant bills, touching on a wide array of sectors including infrastructure, health, education, judicial reforms, and public services. The session, held in Manila, saw unanimous approval for Senate Bill No. 2647, aimed at bolstering the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) through amendments to the 1992…

    Written by

    Jericho Flores

  • President Marcos Calls for Further Study on Proposed PHP200 Daily Wage Increase

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has emphasized the need for a thorough examination of the proposed PHP200 daily wage increase, responding to calls from some legislators to expedite the bill’s passage to improve the living standards of Filipino workers. Speaking in Pasay City, Marcos highlighted the role of the tripartite board in setting wage adjustments…

    Written by

    Bryan Farnacio

  • Albay Honors Late Congressman Edcel Lagman with Half-Mast Flags

    In a solemn tribute, the provincial government of Albay has mandated that the Philippine flag be flown at half-mast across all government offices in the province. This directive comes in honor of the late First District Representative Edcel Lagman Sr., who died at the age of 82 on Thursday afternoon. Acting Governor Glenda Bongao issued…

    Written by

    Jericho Flores

  • BARMM Celebrates President Marcos’s Urgent Certification of Election Delay Bill

    In Cotabato City, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has expressed its approval of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s decision to urgently certify a Senate bill that would delay the region’s inaugural parliamentary elections. BARMM spokesperson Mohd Asnin Pendatun emphasized the significance of this move, stating, ‘We are pleased with this progress. The…

    Written by

    Janelle Sebastian

  • President Marcos Urgently Certifies Bill to Delay BARMM Elections

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared an urgent need for legislation to delay the upcoming parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). This announcement was confirmed by Acting Secretary Cesar Chavez of the Presidential Communications Office via a text message to journalists on Wednesday. Senate President Francis Escudero also noted…

    Written by

    Bryan Farnacio