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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.”
Will Lucky Number 7 favor Leni Robredo to become the 7th VP to become PH President?
ix of the 13 former Vice Presidents of the national government have subsequently assumed the Presidency either through constitutional succession or direct vote by the electorate.
Duterte to sign Public Service Act soon, seen to lure investors
The amended the Public Service Act (PSA) transmitted to Malacañang last week, now awaits the signature of President Rodrigo Duterte anytime now.
Archbishop: Ashes on forehead sign of God’s great love
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula has reminded the Catholic faithful that the ashes placed on their forehead on Ash Wednesday “is a sign of the
CIBAC Party-list bucks franchise grants for ‘e-sabong’
The Citizens’ Battle against Corruption (CIBAC) Party-list opposes the grant of legislative franchises to e-sabong or online cockfighting.
Kids’ vax encouraged for F2F classes but not required
Students and learners who want to participate in face-to-face classes are encouraged but not required to be vaccinated against Covid-19.
Salceda proposes 5-point plan vs oil price hike due to Russia-Ukraine crisis
House Ways and Means Committee chairman, Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda proposes a five-point plan to help curb the impact of spiraling oil prices following Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine, as he warned that crude oil could hit $130 per barrel if the conflict persists.
Senators ask Pagcor to suspend ‘e-sabong’ licenses
The Senate on Thursday initiated its inquiry into the rising number of missing persons allegedly involved in sabong (cockfighting) and its online version, with lawmakers recommending to the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) the suspension of licenses of e-sabong operators.
