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 […]
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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 […]
Sotto Looks to Exempt Public School Teachers From Income Tax
Teachers are among one of the most noble professions yet, here in the country, most of them are underpaid. Senate President Vicente (Tito) Sotto III looks to remove the requirement of public school teachers to pay income taxes. As we all know, income taxes can be a bit of a burden not just for teachers, […]
Lawmaker Passed a Bill to Make Wearing Helmets Optional For Motorcycles Traveling at 40 Kph or Lower
Every Filipino knows the hassle that both the Metro and some central business districts (CBDs) in the country. This is why most Filipinos choose to ride motorcycles than to commute regularly or bring cars. Due to this reason, a lot of issues and concerns sparked as to how motorists should be and behave when they […]
Magna Carta For Commuters Pushed in House
Here in the Philippines, commuting is one of the most common things Filipino workers experience. It's convenient and it's cheaper compared to bringing a car or using ride-hailing services. As of today, Filipinos enjoy a wide variety of choices of commuting from jeepneys, tricycles, UV Express vans, to trains, and buses. Read: Philippine Establishments to […]
Reason Why Duterte Vetoed The Anti-Endo Bill
A few weeks back, a bill was submitted that would help employees with jobs here in the Philippines. Since last year, the end of endo act has been submitted and this year, it reached its third (3rd) and final reading. Many workers rejoiced however, our dearest President Duterte vetoed the anti-endo bill or the security […]
President Rodrigo Duterte Signs Into Law The Innovative Startup Act
Have you ever had a bright and wonderful idea for a business? Was there a time when you thought of something that would be Scientifically beneficial for the environment? Well, you might want to think of something now because our dearest President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Innovative Startup Act. Read: Year-round 20% Discount to Student […]