Senate won't rush Maharlika bill: Zubiri Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jan 31 07:10 PM Senators will take their time deliberating on the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said Tuesday. Read more »
House OKs lower optional retirement age for state workers RG Cruz, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jan 31 05:48 PM House Speaker Martin Romualdez said for many employees, retiring early would enhance their well-being. Read more »
Marcos pushes for magna carta for barangay health workers ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jan 26 03:36 PM President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is pushing for the passage of a bill that would ensure the rights of barangay health workers. Read more »
Swedes free to dance as government rips up archaic law Agence France-PressePosted at Jan 13 02:45 AM 'It's not reasonable that the state should regulate peoples' dancing,' Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer said in a statement. Read more »
Meta hit with 390 million euro fine over EU data breaches Agence France-PresseUpdated as of Jan 05 08:59 AM US social media giant Meta was slapped with fines totalling 390 million euros ($413 million) for breaching EU personal data laws on Facebook and Instagram, Ireland's data regulator said. Read more »
Solon eyes more congressional districts RG Cruz, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Dec 23 05:42 PM There are currently 312 congressmen, of which 251 are district representatives and 61 represent the party list system. Read more »
Lawmakers seek lifetime validity of passports for seniors RG Cruz, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Dec 23 04:25 PM The authors also wanted to spare seniors from the hassle of renewing and applying for passports. Read more »
Senator wants to lower age of 'senior citizens' Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Dec 06 12:15 PM A senator has filed a bill seeking to lower the qualifying age to be considered a senior citizen down to 56 from 60 years old. Read more »
Dela Rosa: Push to decriminalize drug use meant to decongest jails Joyce Balancio, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Nov 29 07:42 PM Sen. Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa said his bill seeking to decriminalize drug use aims to decongest jail facilities in the country. Read more »
House OKs bill vs kasambahays with criminal record RG Cruz, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Nov 28 06:42 PM The House of Representatives approved a bill that seeks to amend the Batas Kasambahay to ensure that helpers have no criminal record. Read more »
House OKs bill expanding list of prohibited discriminatory acts vs women RG Cruz, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Nov 28 06:15 PM The House approved on final reading a bill that seeks to amend the Labor Code and expand the prohibited acts of discrimination against women. Read more »
Russian lawmakers approve bill banning LGBTQ 'propaganda' Agence France-PressePosted at Nov 24 08:57 PM Russia already has a law banning so-called "gay propaganda" for minors, and the new bill would broaden it to include adults and effectively ban any public mention of gay relationships. Read more »
House OKs Caregivers Welfare Act on 2nd reading RG Cruz, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Nov 09 05:39 PM The House of Representatives approves on second reading House Bill 227 or the proposed 'Caregivers Welfare Act.' Read more »
House panel OKs bills to institutionalize Philippine National Games Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Nov 08 04:21 PM A House panel has approved bills seeking to institutionalize the conduct of the Philippine National Games once every two years. Read more »
Turkey introduces jail terms for 'disinformation' ahead of polls DW, Deutsche WellePosted at Oct 14 11:49 AM Turkey's parliament has adopted a media law introducing jail terms for spreading 'disinformation.' Read more »
US proposes redefining when gig workers are employees Agence France-PressePosted at Oct 12 08:41 AM United States labor officials proposed a rule change that could make it easier for gig workers such as Uber drivers to be reclassified as employees entitled to benefits. Read more »
Creation of sex offender registry pushed RG Cruz, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Oct 11 03:33 PM Three lawmakers believe a sex offender registry will be a potent tool for law enforcement. Read more »
House OKs enhanced cultural heritage program on 2nd reading RG Cruz, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Sep 29 03:11 PM The bill aims to preserve the country's cultural heritage for future generations. Read more »
Ilan may pangamba sa hirit na SIM card registration ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Sep 20 07:33 PM Habang umaarangkada na rin ang panukala sa Senado, ilang mobile users ang nangangamba oras na maipatupad ang batas. Read more »
House panel OKs bill allowing students with unpaid fees to take exams RG Cruz, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Sep 19 03:35 PM A House panel has approved a bill that would allow students to take their exams despite having unpaid school fees. Read more »