The Catholic Church has appealed to the pubic to be generous and help the victims of the magnitude 7 earthquake that struck parts of Luzon on Wednesday.
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Salceda: Tax the rich through immovable wealth, conspicuous consumption
House Ways and Means Committee chair Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda said the government should tax the rich to raise funds for public services, and since the Constitution explicitly requires that our tax system be progressive, that therefore bears more heavily on the wealthy.
‘Masagana 150,’ key agricultural focus of PBBM admin
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will shortly launch its “Masagana 150” program which targets to produce 150 cavans of palay per hectare.
Solon urges Telcos to build more cell towers in rural areas
4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan has urged Telcos (telecommunication companies) to build additional cell towers and signal relay stations in the rural areas which he said sorely lack access
Salceda renews call to pass BBM stimulus package, grant Marcos special powers to combat inflation
House Ways and Means Chair Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda has renewed his call to his colleagues in Congress to pass the “Bayan Bangon Muli” stimulus package which will also give President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. special powers amidst the skyrocketing prices of food and basic commodities.
DILG chief wants PNP investigators’ skills upgraded
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. said there is a pressing need to enhance abd uograte the skills of police investigators to ensure conviction of culprits in criminal cases.
Israeli-inspired Cyber security school launched
High quality Cyber security education will now be available to Filipinos with the recent launch of the first globally-accredited cyber school in Manila Wednesday.
Remulla wants delisting of persons unfairly included in drug list
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said persons unfairly included in the government’s list of known drug personalities will be cleared and given justice under the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
Lawmakers wish PBBM will include pandemic recovery plans in his SONA
Filipino lawmakers wish and hope President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Will unveil his plans on how to help the country can rebuild and recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and rising inflation during his first State of the Nation Address.
UK firm: PH passport 80th most powerful in the world
A British consulting firm, Henley & Partners, revealed that the Philippine passport now ranks as the 80th most powerful globally.
