Hundreds of tons of election junks and thrash including paraphernalia and tarpaulins will be recycled into useful items like ecobricks and ecobags by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the EcoWaste Coalition.
Category: National
Comelec ready to proclaim 12 senators
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Thursday it is ready to proclaim the winning senators in the just-concluded May 9 polls after determining that the Certificates of Canvass (COCs) from areas that have yet to submit their vote counts will no longer affect the overall senatorial rankings.
Salceda: Next admin should focus on investor confidence
The chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means Committee, Albay Rep. Joey Salceda, said on Thursday the next administration should focus on working on investor confidence in the Philippines given the PHP12-trillion debt overhang.
Pinoy-made e-jeepney in market soon
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) have recently introduced to the public the locally-made 23-seater electric jeepney (e-jeepney) via a demo run in Alabang, Muntinlupa.
Salceda: Funding for P500 monthly assistance to poor families assured
House Committee on Ways and Means Chair Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda has assured the funding source for the P500 subsidy for poor families ordered by President Duterte in lieu of suspending excise tax amid rising oil prices.
Salceda pushes for Leni Robredo-Sara Duterte (RoSa 2022) tandem
The upcoming May 9 elections may take on a new and unique complex with a group of noted political leaders, headed by Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda, pushing for a Leni Robredo for President and Sara Duterte-Carpio for Vice President combination.
Local polls campaign starts Friday; Local bets urged to follow protocols
campaign for LGU positions starts Friday and authorities have urged aspirants for local posts to adhere and comply with basic health protocols to deter any surge in Covid-19 infections.
Entire PH now at minimal Covid risks
The entire Philippines is now minimal risk to Covid-19, according to the Department of Health, but government urges Filipino to remain mindful of basic health protocols.
Salceda hails PRRD’s signing amended Public Service Act
House Ways and Means Committee chair, Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda, has hailed President Duterte’s recent signing of the new law amending the 85-year-old Commonwealth Act No. 146, or the Public Service Act Principally authored by Salceda in the Lower House, the measure would now allow foreigners to completely own businesses in the country, and encourage foreign investments in sectors that are essential to public welfare, which in turn would help close the investment gap in the country.
Salceda lauds Duterte signing of Foreign Investment Act; proposes ‘Einstain Visas’ for investors and experts
House Ways and Means Chair Joey Sarte Salceda (Albay, 2nd district) lauded the signing by President Duterte of the amended Foreign Investments Act, which he said could make the country a “leading startup hub in Southeast Asia.”
