Senators back ABS-CBN franchise revival

Maila Ager - Reporter / @MAgerINQ 01/04/2021

MANILA, Philippines— Several senators rallied behind a bill reviving the franchise of ABS-CBN with the head of the committee on public services promising to give “utmost priority” once it is referred to the panel. No less than…

Recto: Why put up barrier on bike if ride ends in goodbye kiss?

Leila B. Salaverria - Reporter / @LeilasINQ 07/12/2020

  MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto is asking officials involved in the government’s pandemic response to conduct “test runs” and review the necessity of having plastic barriers installed on motorcycles as a supposed…

Recto wants Google-like efficiency in warrants database after ‘Piston 6’ verification mess

06/11/2020

MANILA, Philippines – The government should rush the establishment of “its own Google-search-like app” that will be a repository for outstanding arrests warrants, Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto said Wednesday. Recto made the call after the…

Recto: Birth certificates have no expiry dates

Inquirer.net 07/22/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Birth certificates are valid for life and government agencies shouldn’t require applicants to submit a recently issued one, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto. Recto was prompted to file a bill affirming…

Recto tells Customs: Cut red tape in balikbayan boxes rule

Inquirer 07/26/2017

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) should start amending its rules on the shipment of balikbayan boxes “with some commonsensical changes” to its regulations to prevent red tape, Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto said on Wednesday. Recto…

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