DENR’s ‘White Sand Beach’ Project In Manila Bay Elicits Reaction From Senators MANILA BAY – Senators expressed mixed views on Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) Manila Bay ‘white sand’ project. Groups had criticized the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) ‘white sand beach’ project in Manila Bay. They called it a “sham” … Read more
13 Senators File Resolution Urging NTC To Reconsider ABS-CBN Closure Order ABS-CBN – A resolution signed by 13 senators urged the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to ‘reconsider’ its closure order on ABS-CBN. On Tuesday evening, May 5, the largest broadcasting network in the Philippines went off-air following the issuance of the cease and desist order … Read more
Bill Seeking To Give 100% Service Charges To Workers Earns Approval of Bicam BICAM – The House of Representatives and the Senate approved the bill seeking to give 100% service charge to hotel and restaurant workers. In the Philippines, it is a habit of a lot of people to leave some money as a tip … Read more
Labor Department Confirms that Chinese Tourists End Up Working In Philippines CHINESE TOURISTS – The Labor Department confirmed numerous Chinese tourists end up working in the Philippines. Filipino and Chinese relationship started a very long time ago. They used to travel the seas to trade goods from each other’s country. Some Chinese even decided to … Read more
Letter from Malacañang signed by President Rodrigo Duterte misspelled “Philippines” President Rodrigo Duterte signed a letter from Malacañang that misspelled “Philippines”. The letter is addressed to the Senate to consider the Security of Tenure Bill as certified urgent. It aims to end the illegal contractualization in the country. The letter elaborated the bill’s description: “An Act Strengthening … Read more
Sen. Villanueva Says Congress Needs EO As Guide On Law To Ban ‘endo’ Senator Joel Villanueva said that Congress needs an Executive Order (EO) as their guide on the law to ban the practice of ‘endo’ (End Of Contract). On Tuesday (April 03, 2018), Senator Joel Villanueva that an Executive Order is necessary to guide the … Read more
The national poll body, Commission on Elections, sitting as the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC), on Thursday, May 19, 2016 officially proclaimed the 12 elected senators of the Republic of the Philippines during the May 9, national and local elections. The members of the so-called Magic 12 came from different parties but mostly dominated by … Read more
Former Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General Joel Villanueva was surprised with the current state of national election results for Senatorial candidates as he dominated the senatorial race. Joel Villanueva made a surprising upset in the senatorial race despite the fact that he faces some of the veteran politicians who made it … Read more