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TRABAHO Bill could lead to job losses, exporters fear

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 18 10:26 PM

Exporters believe that, while they support bringing down the corporate income tax rate, removing fiscal incentives could drive investors away.  Read more »

Private sector wants new disaster response, preparedness agency

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Posted at Jul 18 08:09 PM

A privately-run disaster resilience group is urging the Philippine government to set up a new agency to take charge during disasters. The Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation says the new body should be able to integrate and synchronize efforts from the private and public sectors as well as from the international community. PDRF's Chief Resilience Officer Bill Luz adds such an agency would be able to tap resources and management skills of the private sector.    Read more »

Round-up: 'Falcon', 'Bikoy', Security of Tenure Bill | ANC Headlines

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Updated as of Jul 18 08:19 PM

A quick round-up of news you need to know. Read more »

Lapid wants license exam fees waived for underprivileged grads

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 17 07:42 PM

Under the Free Professional Examinations Act, students who have no visible income or support, or whose incomes are insufficient for the basic needs of their family will be exempt. Read more »

Sotto anti-fake news bill needs review - PCOO

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Updated as of Jul 16 09:32 AM

The proposed "anti-fake news" measure at the Senate must be reviewed further to avoid the violation of the Constitution, an official from the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) said Tuesday. Read more »

Malabong tubig mula sa gripo di delikado, ligtas inumin: Maynilad

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Posted at Jul 15 07:44 PM

Iginiit ng opisyal ng Maynilad na ligtas inumin ang malabong tubig kasunod ng water service interruption. Read more »

NY mayor criticized for being on campaign trail during blackout

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 15 07:49 AM

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mayor and 2020 presidential candidate Bill de Blasio found himself under fire Sunday -- notably from the state's governor -- for being out of town when a major blackout hit the city because he was campaigning in Iowa. Read more »

Sotto files bill vs 'fake news', disinformation

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Updated as of Jul 14 11:48 PM

Senate President Vicente Sotto III has files a bill that would penalize the spread of false information in websites and social media platforms.   Read more »

Inspiring Hong Kong’s youth

Kin Cheung, AP
Posted at Jul 12 09:05 AM

Attendees take part in a public memorial for Marco Leung, the 35-year-old man who fell to his death weeks ago after hanging a protest banner against an extradition bill, in Hong Kong, Thursday. Read more »

Ross Perot, billionaire who sought US presidency, dead at 89

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 10 01:24 AM

Ross Perot, the eccentric and iconic self-made billionaire and computer industry giant whose two runs for president as an independent candidate shook up American politics, died Tuesday at 89, his family said. Read more »

Hong Kong leader says extradition bill is dead after mass protests

Reuters
Updated as of Jul 09 11:24 AM

HONG KONG (UPDATE) - Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday the extradition bill that sparked the territory's biggest political crisis in decades was dead, admitting that the government's work on the bill had been a "total failure". Read more »

Bong Go files bill extending terms of incumbent barangay, SK officials

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Updated as of Jul 09 06:45 AM

MANILA—Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Monday filed a bill extending the terms of incumbent village and youth leaders. Read more »

Protesters call for HK independence

Kin Cheung, AP Photo
Posted at Jul 08 12:20 PM

Protesters march with a flag calling for Hong Kong independence on Sunday.  Read more »

PH not a ‘dumpsite’: Drilon files bill outlawing waste importation

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 06 08:47 PM

Under Senate Bill No. 18, or the "Waste Importation Ban Act of 2019," all waste imports, including recyclable materials, will be banned. Read more »

Dapat bang ipagbawal ang pagsisimula ng klase bago mag-alas-8 ng umaga?

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 06 06:57 AM

Isinusulong ngayon sa Kamara ang panukalang nagbabawal sa pagsisimula ng klase nang mas maaga sa 8am.  Read more »

'Anti-dynasty bill' muling inihain sa Kongreso

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Posted at Jul 05 09:35 PM

Dalawang senador kasama ang Makabayan bloc ng Kamara ang naghain ng "anti-political dynasty" bill.  Read more »

Ilang OFW na nakilahok sa protesta sa Hong Kong, maaaring mawalan ng visa

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Updated as of Jul 05 10:00 AM

May ilang Pilipino ang nakilahok sa malawakang protesta laban sa pagdinig ng isang kontrobersyal na extradition bill sa Hong Kong, ayon sa Philippine Consulate, Biyernes. Read more »

2 female senators to file their versions of divorce bill in 18th Congress

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Posted at Jul 04 10:32 PM

The legalization of divorce in the country is expected to become a hot issue in the Senate. Some lawmakers, however, are ready to oppose the measure. Read more »

PH kabilang pa rin sa '10 worst countries' para sa mga manggagawa

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Posted at Jul 04 08:38 PM

Buwelta ni Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III, "black propaganda" kung ituring ang inilabas na pag-aaral. Read more »

'Tumagas na tubig, pagpapagawa ng tubo, konsumer ang sasagot'

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Posted at Jul 04 08:31 PM

Konsumer umano ang sasagot sa natapong tubig mula sa mga tagas ng tubig sa ilalim ng lupa o semento. Read more »