Incoming gov’t needs to raise P326-B new annual revenue to cover COVID-related debts
THE INCOMING Philippine government needs to raise about P326 billion in new revenues annually to pay for debts incurred for the coronavirus response, according to the House Ways and Means Committee chairman.
Duterte signs law granting night pay to gov’t workers
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed into law a measure granting night shift differential pay to government employees, including those working in government-owned corporations.
Party-list group pushes for special House sessions to address oil price hike
CONGRESS should hold special sessions to address the spike in oil prices, said Anakpawis Party-list on Monday, citing its impact on the livelihood and income of poor sectors such as drivers, fisherfolk and farmers.
More universities join work for Mt. Apo’s UNESCO Geoparks listing
FOUR universities and the National Museum of the Philippines are working together for the profiling of flora and fauna at the Mt. Apo National Park, which will be used to support the goal of having the country’s highest peak listed as a UNESCO Global Geo-Park (UGGp) as well as update conservation programs.
BCDA, PHL Army renew cooperation for New Clark City security
THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Philippine Army-7th Infantry Division have renewed their partnership for the security of the New Clark City in Tarlac province.
Analysts eye smooth sailing for Marcos policies
THE INCOMING Senate is expected to support the policies of presumptive President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos — including controversial ones — with most of its members either coming from his political party or are presumed to support him, analysts said.
Leni pushes humanitarian movement after election defeat
VICE-PRESIDENT Maria Leonor “Leni” G. Robredo could still be a leading opposition figure after her presidential defeat, political analysts said at the weekend.
Experts seek Comelec overhaul after breakdown of vote machines
THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) should have an administrative revamp to cut technical mishaps in future elections, political analysts said at the weekend.
Lawmaker asks PhilHealth to defer premium hike
THE PHILIPPINE Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) should defer the premium increase that is set to take effect in June amid rising consumer prices, according to a lawmaker.
Biden applauds Marcos, seeks stronger US-Philippine relations
US President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke with presumptive Philippine president Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. on the phone on Thursday to congratulate him on his election.
Vote canvass for senators halfway done — Comelec
THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) has processed about 50% of the total certificates of canvass on the third day of tallying for Senate and party-list positions for this year’s elections, according to an election official.
Philippines adds 109 coronavirus infections with no new death
THE PHILIPPINES posted more than 100 coronavirus infections on May 11, bringing the total to 3.69 million, according to the OCTA Research Group.