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 […]
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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 […]
Duterte Signs Into Law That Declares Sept. 8 as a Special Working Holiday
Good news to students and workers! President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law Republic Act (R.A.) 11370 or also known as the Act Declaring Sept. 8 of Every Year a Special Working Holiday in the Entire Country to Commemorate the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This new law was duly signed by […]
Lower Electricity Cost, Signed Into Law by President Duterte
Many Filipinos have been dreaming of this moment; when the country will experience cheaper electricity cost. This became a reality when our dearest President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act (R.A.) 11371 or also known to be the Murang Kuryente Act last August 8, 2019. R.A. 11371 or the Act reducing electricity rates by allocating a […]