MANILA, Philippines — A bill steps away from becoming a law awaits President Rodrigo Duterte's signature requiring the registration of all SIM cards in the country.The Senate Bill No. 2395 and House Bill No. 5793, or the proposed SIM Card Registration Act, was signed by the Senate and House of Representatives during a bicameral conference […]
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Philippines passes legislation to combat anonymous social media abuse
MANILA, Philippines, Feb 3 - Philippine lawmakers have filed legislation to mandatory registration of legal identities and phone numbers by social media users when opening new accounts, according to a senator on Thursday, in an endeavor to combat online harassment and misleading information. For a country known for online trolling, disinformation, and the use of […]
Employers are now prohibited from making non-urgent calls or sending messages during workers rest hours under House and Senate Bill
A bill has been introduced in the Philippines' House of Representatives forbidding employers and supervisors from making non-urgent work-related calls or texts to their employees during their breaks. Unless given consent by their employee, an employer, manager, or supervisor is forbidden from doing the following during rest hours under House Bill No. 10717, or the […]
Automatic Refund for Bad Internet Services Proposed by Senator Lito Lapid
The internet is a very essential part of today’s life. From being a luxury before, it's now considered as a necessity, especially after the infamous virus hit as a plague. But for a slow internet connection, what is your solution? And, would you believe that there's an automatic refund for bad internet services being pushed […]
Legitimate Children – Now Allowed to Use Their Mother’s Surname
As what we are used to, surnames are the last names of our fathers that have been passed over to their kids and it has always been that way ever since. But just recently, legitimate children now have the right to adopt their mother’s maiden surname as ruled by the Supreme Court last February 25 […]
FIST Law to Help Loan Applicants Apply For Loans Faster
The FIST Law, short for the Finance Institutions Strategic Transfer Act has been signed into law by our dearest President Rodrigo Duterte. It has just recently been signed today, the 16th of February 2021. It was announced by the Head of the Economic Team, Carlos Dominguez III, who is also the Secretary of the Department […]
New Bill That Protects Freelancers in The Philippines
When searching for your dream career, freelancing is no longer just a temporary state. Since it’s been taken seriously by a lot of people, it has been a long-term career option for many intelligent and skilled Filipinos. Freelance is a dream career and a fundamental source of livelihood for many individuals who enjoy mobility, freedom from […]