House OK’s bill postponing village elections
THE HOUSE of Representatives on Tuesday approved on third and final reading a bill that seeks to postpone village and youth elections to next year.
Senate eyes higher budget for DoJ
SEVERAL senators on Tuesday backed a higher budget for the Department of Justice (DoJ) and its attached agencies, citing the need for more government prosecutors and better facilities.
Labor chief’s appointment confirmed
THE COMMISSION on Appointments (CA) on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of the county’s Labor secretary.
Congressmen oppose religious group’s indictment
SEVERAL lawmakers on Tuesday filed a resolution asking the Commission on Human Rights to condemn the state’s terrorist-financing charges against members of a religious group.
Senators seek POGO ban amid kidnapping spate
THE PHILIPPINES should ban offshore gaming operators in the country because it has spun a fresh spate of kidnappings involving mostly Chinese nationals, a senator said on Monday.
Philippines told to explore South China Sea for oil
THE NATIONAL Government should proceed with the exploration of the South China Sea for oil and gas, a congressman said on Monday.
Comelec disqualifies Albay governor from elections
THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) has disqualified Albay Governor Noel E. Rosal from this year’s elections for approving cash aid to tricycle drivers in April, when there was a spending ban.
SIM card bill OK’d on 3rd reading
CONGRESSMEN on Monday approved on third reading a bill that will require the registration of subscriber identity modules (SIM) cards to prevent mobile phone...
Taiwan wants Philippines to back its UN inclusion
TAIWAN wants the Philippines to back its bid for inclusion in global discussions including those in the United Nations (UN), as world leaders gather in the US for an annual meeting.
SPED funding without papers rejected
PHILIPPINE budget planners on Monday said it rejected funding for a learning program for persons with special needs because the Education department failed to document it.
Marcos sends sister to queen’s funeral
PRESIDENTIAL sister Maria Irene Celestina Marcos-Araneta was set to represent the Philippines during the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.
Senate backs Judiciary budget hike
THE SENATE on Monday backed a budget increase for the Judiciary, citing the need to fund its digitization and modernization efforts.