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House adopts Senate version of POGO tax bill

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 29 12:04 AM

A bill taxing Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) now just needs to be signed by President Rodrigo Duterte to become law. Read more »

House OKs on final reading bill phasing out production, sale of single-use plastics

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 29 03:11 PM

The House of Representatives approved on final reading a measure that seeks to gradually phase out the production, sale, and use of single-use plastics. Read more »

Pins advocating support for artists to be worn by legislators during SONA

Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 25 02:25 PM

The usual fashion flair and colors during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) may be muted this year due to the pandemic, but the creativity of local designers will still be seen and felt on Monday as President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his last SONA.   Read more »

Muling pagsusulong sa 'endo' bill tinawag na 'pambobola'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 21 08:01 PM

Para sa mga labor group, panibago itong pambobola dahil sa papalapit na halalan. Read more »

Labor chief asks Duterte to certify 'Endo' bill as urgent

Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 21 03:40 PM

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said Wednesday he asked President Rodrigo Duterte to certify as urgent a bill that seeks to end labor contractualization. Read more »

Meralco may taas-singil sa ika-4 sunod na buwan ngayong Hulyo

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 09 03:33 PM

Tataas ang singil ng kuryente sa July bill ng Meralco, anunsiyo ng power distributor nitong Biyernes. Read more »

Meralco posibleng may taas-singil sa July bill

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 06 07:36 PM

Posibleng magtaas ng singil ang Meralco sa paparating na Hulyo, ayon sa power distributor.  Read more »

Bill Cosby home from prison after court reverses sexual assault conviction

Joseph Ax, Jonathan Stempel, Reuters
Posted at Jul 01 12:35 PM

Bill Cosby was freed from prison and returned home on Wednesday, less than two hours after Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned his sexual assault conviction, saying he never should have faced charges after striking a non-prosecution deal with a previous district attorney more than 15 years ago.   Read more »

Bill Cosby freed after US court quashes sex crimes conviction

Peter Hutchison, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jul 01 07:39 AM

Cosby has served more than two years of a 3-to-10-year sentence for aggravated indecent assault.   Read more »

Buffett resigns as Gates Foundation trustee, donates $4.1-B for philanthropy

Reuters
Posted at Jun 23 08:35 PM

Warren Buffett on Wednesday resigned as trustee of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the world's largest private charitable organizations, as he delivered another $4.1 billion worth of Berkshire Hathaway stock to philanthropy. Read more »

House panel OKs bill letting workers choose bank account for payroll

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 14 08:24 PM

A panel of House lawmakers on Monday approved a bill seeking to allow private sector employees to choose the bank account where their wages may be deposited.  Read more »

Chip industry needs at least another year to address global shortage: SEIPI

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 14 04:57 PM

The Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation Inc said chip manufacturers cut down on equipment production last year in anticipation of lower demand with the onset of the pandemic.    Read more »

Meralco may dagdag-singil ngayong Hunyo

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 11 04:46 PM

Tataas ang singil sa kuryente ng Meralco sa paparating na bill sa Hunyo, anunsiyo ng power distributor nitong Biyernes.    Read more »

Bill Gates' next generation nuclear reactor to be built in Wyoming

Valerie Volcovici and Timothy Gardner, Reuters
Posted at Jun 03 08:21 AM

Billionaire Bill Gates' advanced nuclear reactor company TerraPower LLC and PacifiCorp have selected Wyoming to launch the first Natrium reactor project on the site of a retiring coal plant, the state's governor said on Wednesday. Read more »

House OKs health stockpiling bill on 2nd reading

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 01 11:09 PM

The House of Representatives has approved on 2nd reading House Bill 9456 or the proposed Health Procurement and Stockpiling Act. Read more »

House OKs bill seeking changes in children's television council, other measures

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 01 07:16 PM

MANILA - The House of Representatives approved Tuesday on final reading House Bill 9183, which seeks to change the composition of the Advisory Committee of the National Council for Children's Television. Read more »

House approves internet data allocation bill on final reading

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 01 05:42 PM

MANILA - The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on final reading House Bill 9057 or the proposed "Roll-Over Internet Act” which will allow users to roll over their internet data allocation. Read more »

House approves transportation safety bill on 2nd reading

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 27 03:22 AM

MANILA - The House of Representatives approved on 2nd reading House Bill 9030 or the "Philippine Transportation Safety Board Act" on Wednesday night. Read more »

House panels approve bill seeking to give cash aid to Filipino farmers

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 27 12:29 AM

MANILA - Two House panels have approved a bill seeking to give cash assistance to Filipino farmers. Read more »

Sweeping bill to counter China introduced in US Congress

Patricia Zengerle and Michael Martina, Reuters
Posted at May 26 05:49 AM

The Eagle Act addresses issues such as increased investment to promote US manufacturing, trade, work with allies and partners, re-engagement in international organizations. Read more »