Through all of the fuss and the temporary decisions made by lawmakers and some school heads, the Senate finally approved a bill that would allow the President to move the school calendar to August of this year. Senate Bill (S.B.) 1541 or also known as the Act to Lengthen the School Calendar from Two Hundred […]
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Salceda Seeks Additional Taxes on Digital Services Such as Netflix and Google to Raise Government Revenues
Due to the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), many people stayed confined in their homes, finding nothing but different ways on how they can entertain themselves. Some of these digital entertainment sources include Facebook, Netflix, Lazada (for online shopping), Shopee, and the like. In addition to that, the government's budget was also cut because of the […]
Bayanihan To Heal as One Act of 2020, Signed Into Law
With the spread of the 2019 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) not seizing, the Philippine National Government is doing what they can in order to stop the spread of it. With many known people being infected, a lot of our countrymen are losing hope; and that's why President Duterte started to step in. Late Tuesday night, our […]
Obligatory Bible Reading in Public Schools finds approval
Here in the Philippines, the Bible has been one of the things that are given to students for them to have an idea of deeper and more meaningful lessons in religion. In our early years in school, we have subjects like Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC), Christian Living (CL), and other subjects that talk […]
The House of Representatives OKs the OFW Department
Our dear President Rodrigo Duterte expressed his wants of having an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Department so that our overseas workers will be taken care of and have their welfare cared for more. The OFW Department is one of the three (3) government branches or agencies that have been put in a ball park and […]
Legislator Files a Bill Requiring the Installation of Security Cameras and GPS on PUVs
One of the main things our country is known for would be the infamous traffic and the frequent rage road incidents that happen all throughout national roads and major highways; there are even news about all of these happening in secondary and tertiary roads. This sparked an issue about requiring installation of security cameras and […]
Divorce Bill Approved by House Panels
The Vatican City and the Philippines are the only two (2) remaining states that don't have a divorce law. Yes, all countries and states consider this a normal thing but our country doesn't. Maybe because we are devoted Christians who believe in the power matrimony? Or could it entirely be another reason? However, last Wednesday, […]