Tag: Legislation
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Iloilo City Considers Ban on Improvised ‘Boga’ Cannons Amid Rising Injuries
In response to a surge in injuries linked to the use of homemade cannons known as ‘boga,’ the Iloilo City government is contemplating new regulations or a potential ban on these devices. Mayor Jerry Treñas announced on January 2, 2025, that he would urge the City Council to either revise current laws or introduce new…
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Romualdez Welcomes 2025 with Optimism and Call for Unity Under Marcos Jr.’s Leadership
Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez greeted the arrival of 2025 with a message filled with optimism and a call for national unity, urging Filipinos to view the New Year as a chance to forge a more robust and resilient Philippines under the guidance of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. In his New Year’s address, Romualdez emphasized…
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Marcos Jr. Commits to Constitutional Compliance in 2025 Budget Review
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is actively ensuring that the proposed 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) adheres to constitutional standards, according to Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. In a recent statement, Bersamin highlighted that a comprehensive review of the upcoming year’s budget is in progress to eliminate any items that may violate the Constitution. This review…
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House Committee Proposes Five Bills to Combat POGO Crimes and Extrajudicial Killings
The House Quad Committee, led by Surigao del Norte Representative Robert Ace Barbers, has introduced five legislative measures to address the legal deficiencies that have facilitated crimes associated with Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) and extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the Duterte administration’s drug war. The committee’s extensive investigations revealed how criminals exploited loopholes in existing…
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Philippine House Passes Bill to Extend Foreign Land Leases to 99 Years
In a significant move to attract foreign investment, the Philippine House of Representatives has passed a bill on its final reading, allowing foreign investors to lease private lands for up to 99 years. The vote was overwhelmingly in favor, with 175 votes for, three against, and two abstentions. The legislation, House Bill 10755, was spearheaded…
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Philippine Senate Unanimously Approves Key Defense Pact with Japan, Alongside 16 Other Bills
In a significant move, the Philippine Senate has unanimously passed Senate Resolution No. 1248, endorsing the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) with Japan. This agreement, signed on July 8, 2024, in Manila, aims to enhance cooperation between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The RAA is seen as…
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President Marcos Jr. to Enact Four Key Bills, Including 2025 Budget, Before Year’s End
LEGISLATIVE ACTION. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is poised to sign into law four crucial bills before the close of 2024, including the hefty PHP6.352-trillion budget for 2025, according to Presidential Legislative Liaison Office Secretary Mark Llandro Mendoza. During a recent interview at Malacañang, Mendoza revealed that a significant majority, between 70 to 80 percent,…
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Philippines Becomes Global Shopping Hub with New VAT Refund Law for Tourists
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed a new law that will make the Philippines a more attractive shopping destination for international visitors. The law, known as Republic Act 12079, introduces a VAT Refund System for non-resident tourists, allowing them to reclaim the Value Added Tax on goods bought within the country. Under this new…
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