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No more teachers to retire at entry-level post under new law - senator

Manila, March 18 -- No more public school teachers will retire at the entry-level Teacher I position under a newly enacted career progression law, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said. Gatchalian made the... Read More


Hontiveros asks Congress to pass P53-B oil crisis aid bill

Manila, March 18 -- Sen. Risa Hontiveros urged on Wednesday both houses of Congress to pass the proposed PHP52.8-billion supplemental budget. "Itong gulo sa Middle East at ang oil crisis ay hindi mat... Read More


CA confirms 57 AFP generals, senior officers

Manila, March 17 -- The Commission on Appointments (CA) has confirmed on Tuesday the ad interim appointments and nominations of 57 generals, flag officers, and senior officers of the Armed Forces of t... Read More


Fuel tax relief, Biofuels Act amendment bills reach Senate plenary

Manila, March 16 -- Measures aimed at cushioning the impact of rising global oil prices on Filipino consumers reached the Senate plenary on Monday as lawmakers sponsored proposals allowing temporary f... Read More


Funds ready to support teen moms' nutrition, schooling - Gatchalian

Manila, March 13 -- Funds are available to support the nutrition and continued schooling of teenage mothers enrolled in public schools, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Friday. Gatchalian, who chai... Read More


Senator calls for expanded SSS unemployment aid for displaced workers

Manila, March 13 -- Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Friday called for the expansion of unemployment benefits under the Social Security System (SSS) to strengthen financial support for workers, including re... Read More


Senator Imee seeks to grant PBBM power to suspend fuel VAT.

Manila, March 12 -- Senator Imee Marcos is pushing to grant President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. the authority to temporarily suspend the value-added tax (VAT) on petroleum products to cushion motorists ... Read More


Solon urges quick rollout of P65-B classroom construction fund to LGUs

Manila, March 12 -- Sen. Bam Aquino on Thursday called for the immediate rollout of the PHP65 billion fund for classroom construction under the 2026 national budget to accelerate efforts to address th... Read More


Tax treaty with Cambodia to ease PH firms, workers' tax burden

Manila, March 12 -- The tax treaty between the Philippines and Cambodia would benefit Filipino companies and workers operating in the Southeast Asian nation by preventing double taxation on their inco... Read More


Senator Imee seeks to grant PBBM power to suspend fuel VAT

Manila, March 10 -- Senator Imee Marcos is pushing to grant President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. the authority to temporarily suspend the value-added tax (VAT) on petroleum products to cushion motorists ... Read More