Have you ever encountered a couple whose wife is the one who holds her husband's ATM card? Well, a lawmaker has filed a bill that would punish wives for economic abuse due to them, keeping their husbands' ATM cards. Violence Against Women and Their Children (VAWC) Act of 2004 Expansion Should the expansion of VAWC […]
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Senator Panfilo Lacson Files a Bill That Would Penalize People Who Abandon Their Sick, Old Parents
Our parents are the people who are with us from the time we were born, even when our marriage is right around the corner. As a matter of fact, they're the people who will be with you whatever your decision is, and whatever choices you make. This is why parents should be taken care of […]
Earlier Retirement Age Bill For Government Workers, Filed by Senator Gatchalian
Senator Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian just recently filed a bill to help government workers. He filed a bill that would reduce both the optional and the compulsory retirement ages of government workers in the Philippines by five (5) years. This will help government employees to really maximize what they have worked for while they were at their prime. More often […]
Party-list Member Filed Bill to Have Faster and Better Internet Connection in the Country
1-Pacman party-list representative Mikee Romero just filed House Bill 185 which looks to establish a complete and organized broadband control and management framework for the country's internet connection. Read: Proposal of a Car-Brand Coding Scheme in EDSA Has Been Submitted to Help Relieve Traffic in EDSA What is the House Bill 185? In simpler terms, […]
No-Homework Bill, and Weekend Ban, Pushed
Homework is one of the things most students spend time on. Especially if the homework they were set to accomplish is for a decent grade, students would really take a toll and spend efforts for it. This is why two (2) bills submitted at the House of Representatives proposed a no-homework policy for children from […]
Higher Taxes on Alcoholic Beverages and E-Cigarettes, OK-ed by the House
With a lot of smokers switching to the infamous "e-cigarettes" or electronic cigarettes, the government is making relevant observations as regards this topic. The House in the 18th Congress finally made their decision to OK and/or approve the very first (1st) bill that was filed. This bill is to increase the current taxes on alcoholic […]
Duterte Signs The Community Service Act
With a lot of bills being signed into law, there are some that would greatly help the country benefit. Last August 8, 2019, President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law Republic Act (R.A.) 11362 also more commonly known as the Community Service Act. You can view the full document here. Read: Lower Electricity Cost, Signed Into […]