The Philippine Congress Can Still Affirm Tax Hike For Tobacco Products CONGRESS – The plan to increase excise tax for tobacco products can still be affirmed before it can be suspended in June 7 according to Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian. Last year, the Department of Health made a proposal that excise tax for tobacco products should … Read more
Proposed Retirement Age of 56-Year-Old Opposed by GSIS The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) opposed the proposed retirement age of 56-year-old fearing that pensioners’ social insurance might reduce. Congress’ proposed reduction of retirement age from 60 down to 56-year-old has been opposed by GSIS. GSIS President at General Manager Jesus Clint Aranas fears that the … Read more
Zero Tuition In All State Universities, Colleges Nationwide Has Been Already Approved By Congress The Congress has already approved the Senate bill imposing zero tuition fee in all state universities and colleges nationwide. On Monday (May 29, 2017), the free tuition fee in state and local universities and colleges nationwide has been approved by the … Read more
Big prizes during the Christmas party of the Lower House of Congress raised eyebrows of some congressmen. Some members of the Congress felt big prizes during the Christmas party on December 14 night were rather lavish compared to their past gatherings. On Wednesday night, huge cash prizes, appliances and a trip to Europe were among … Read more
Senate, House agree to postpone Barangay and SK elections next year The two chambers of the Congress of the Philippines have come to an agreement to postpone the synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections to 2017. The elections was supposedly set on the original schedule of October 31, 2016. A solon said the Senate and … Read more