“Bawasang Break!” DJ Chacha Calls Out Lawmakers for Rushing the Budget DJ CHACHA – Social media is buzzing after DJ Chacha publicly questioned the extended time off taken by lawmakers, saying rushed budget approvals could harm the public. Popular radio and TV personality DJ Chacha has ignited a lively discussion on social media regarding the … Read more
Private School Groups Say “No Permit, No Exam” Prohibition Bill May Cause Negative Impact Some private school groups made an appeal to senators stating “No Permit, No Exam” prohibition bill poses dangers. Several major private school organizations have issued an open letter appealing to lawmakers against the passage of Senate Bill 1359, also known as … Read more
2 Lawmaker Lashes DOTr MVIS after It Returns Despite Stopped by President The lawmakers have criticized the DOTr for returning MVIS (motor vehicle inspection system) as they returned despite being stopped. Senators slammed the Department of Transportation (DOTr) for re-implementing the MVIS despite stakeholder protests. Senator Grace Poe, chair of the Senate Public Services Committee, … Read more
More Lawmakers Oppose BIR’s Decision to Impose Tax Hike on Private Schools More lawmakers have joined forces to show their opposition towards the 150-percent income tax hike on private schools. Senator Nancy Binay told the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to have a heart amid the proposed another tax increase on private schools amid the coronavirus pandemic. … Read more
Kids Not Required to Attend Pilot Test of Physical Classes, 2 Lawmakers Say MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Several lawmakers said that the children are not required to attend the pilot test of face-to-face classes. Senator Joel Villanueva said that the Senate has adopted a resolution suggesting a pilot run of face-to-face pilot classes in areas under general … Read more
Senators Appeal That Vehicle Inspections and Roadworthiness Program to Be Suspended The senators wanted the vehicle inspections and roadworthiness checks program suspended due to the growing number of issues after being implemented. At the Senate hearing, Senator Ralph Recto express his reactions towards the privatization of testing centers. The lawmaker questioned the Land Transportation Office … Read more
Alfred Vargas Included On the Names of Corrupt Officials Says Duterte President Rodrigo Duterte tagged Quezon City Rep. Alfred Vargas as allegedly involved in corruption in the Department of Works and Highway (DPWH). Alfred Vargas was mentioned by President Rodrigo Duterte included in the list from the President Anti-Corruption Commission. Duterte recently revealed the names … Read more
Fourteen Lawmakers Urges Colleges And Universities To End Semester And Pass All Students FOURTEEN LAWMAKERS – Fourteen lawmakers recently urged colleges and universities in the nation to end the current semester and give all students a passing grade. According to a report from Inquirer, the students are struggling to cope with online learning methods in … Read more
Lawmakers Express Disappointment Over Sandiganbayan’s Ruling About The Case of Imelda Marcos The lawmakers have expressed their disappointment over Sandiganbayan’s decision towards the case of former first lady Imelda Marcos. Anakpawis Rep Ariel Casilao expressed his dismay on Sandiganbayan’s decision about the charges filed against the 89-year-old widow of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos. The ruling … Read more
Monthly Salary Increase Of Government Nurses To P30k Sought By Lawmakers The lawmakers are now seeking to increase the monthly salary of the government nurses to P30, 000 excluding their benefits. The House Bill 7196 or “An Act Upgrading the Minimum Monthly Salary of Nurses to P30, 000 and Providing for Benefits for Nurses” has been filed … Read more