Money for vote-buying flowed in a barangay in Mandaue City

Doris C. Bongcac 05/14/2018

It was past midnight but most of the residents in a densely populated barangay in Mandaue City remained awake. Some gathered in small groups to discuss who to vote in today’s election. Shortly before 1 a.m. of…

Zarate files bill to counter TRAIN law

Inquirer.net 05/10/2018

BAYAN Muna Represen-tative Carlos Zarate filed House Bill 7653 on Thursday to counter the “anti-poor and anti-people” facets of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law. “House Bill 7653 will repeal the anti-poor and anti-people…

House panel OKs bill making Baybayin the national writing system

Inquirer.net 04/24/2018

Baybayin, an ancient script of the Philippines used before the Spanish colonial period, is now on its way to becoming the official national writing system of the Philippines with the approval of the proposed National Writing System…

House body passes bill seeking protection for PH tourist spots

Inquirer.net 04/22/2018

The House committee on tourism has approved a bill which seeks to protect tourist destinations in the country from environmental issues. On Saturday, Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez, committee chair, said she filed House Bill 7229 or the proposed…

Priest says Duterte’s disapproval weakens controversial divorce bill

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 04/19/2018

A Cebu priest remains hopeful that President Rodrigo Duterte will stand by his decision not to support the divorce bill. Fr. Eligio Suico, head of the Cebu Archdiocesan Commission on Family and Life, said he was elated…

Bishop Villarojo: Divorce contravenes God’s word

Ador Vincent Mayol 03/24/2018

Like San Pedro Calungsod, be ready to teach about the Christian faith amid threats to marriage and family. This was the message of Cebu Auxiliary Bishop Dennis Villarojo as Cebuanos on Saturday marked the feast of Saint…

Gordon: Divorce bill violates Constitution

Inquirer.net 03/20/2018

SENATOR Richard Gordon believes that the divorce bill would violate the Constitution. Voting 134-57 with two abstentions on Monday, the House of Representatives approved House Bill No. 7303 known as “An Act Instituting Absolute Divorce and Dissolution…

Palma hopes Senate will junk divorce bill

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 03/20/2018

Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma expressed disappointment over the House of Representatives’ approval of a bill which seeks to legalize absolute divorce and dissolution of marriage in the country. The head of the country’s biggest archdiocese that is…

Poe, Roque clash over fake news bill

Inquirer.net 03/16/2018

The Senate hearings on fake news ended with a bang on Thursday, with Sen. Grace Poe clashing with presidential spokesperson Harry Roque over her bill that would penalize state employees and officials who share false information. Roque…

No more late-night videoke sessions if House bill becomes law

Inquirer.net 03/13/2018

THE HOUSE of Representatives Committee on Public Order and Safety has begun tackling a bill seeking to limit the use of sing-along and other sound amplifying equipment between 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. in residential areas. The…

Occupational safety bill gets Senate approval

Inquirer.net 02/19/2018

The Senate approved on Monday on third and final reading a bill which would mandate stricter compliance by employers to the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS). Senate Bill No. 1317 or the proposed “Act Strengthening Compliance…

Bill on emergency escape fire hoods passed on first reading

Doris Mondragon 02/15/2018

A BILL that required emergency escape fire hoods in high rise buildings was passed on first reading at the Lower House in Manila last February 7. House Bill 7121 otherwise known as “An act mandating the provision…

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