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Santos-Recto cites ABS-CBN's commitment to deliver quality shows in filing franchise bill

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 18 08:37 PM

ABS-CBN continues to deliver quality shows to the Filipino audience even as social media has become popular, Batangas 6th District Rep. Vilma Santos-Recto said in the bill she filed early this month seeking to grant the network a new 25-year broadcast franchise. Read more »

SMEs told to coordinate with DTI for COVID-19 vaccines

Ina Reformina, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 15 09:51 PM

MANILA - Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to get COVID-19 vaccines for their employees can coordinate with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), vaccine czar Sec. Carlito Galvez, Jr. said Friday. Read more »

Palace: Fresh push for ABS-CBN franchise is 'sole prerogative' of Congress

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 05 03:43 PM

The fate of a fresh bill seeking to grant ABS-CBN Corp a broadcast franchise is "a sole constitutional prerogative of Congress," Malacañang said on Tuesday, nearly half a year after a House panel dominated by President Rodrigo Duterte's allies rejected the network's license application. Read more »

Vilma Santos-Recto to refile bill pushing for new ABS-CBN franchise

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 04 10:40 PM

MANILA - Batangas 6th District Rep. Vilma Santos-Recto said Monday she will be refiling a bill seeking to give a fresh franchise to ABS-CBN for another 25 years, after its previous license to operate expired and its application for a new one was rejected by a House panel in 2020. Read more »

Health advocates raise alarm over Recto's bill on vaping, vape products

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 25 02:11 AM

A group of health advocates on Thursday expressed concern over Senator Ralph Recto's new bill on vaping and vape products, noting that it contradicts President Rodrigo Duterte's executive order on vaping. Read more »

Senators seek temporary ban on European tourists in PH over new COVID-19 strain

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 22 01:03 PM

Several senators on Tuesday urged the executive branch to "quickly and temporarily ban" travelers from Europe after reports of the new COVID-19 strain in the United Kingdom surfaced earlier this month. Read more »

Recto files P485-B Bayanihan 3 bill to accelerate PH recovery from COVID-19, calamities

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 16 12:14 PM

Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto has filed a bill seeking to create the Philippines' third COVID-19 relief package, saying the measure would help the Philippines "accelerate" its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and recent calamities. Read more »

Recto bill wants minors banned from buying vape, IDs to be presented at stores

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 16 02:44 AM

Senate Bill No. 1951 "imposes a minimum age restriction of 18 years for these products to ensure that only adults are allowed access to its use," Recto said. Read more »

Recto to gov't: Make COVID-19 vaccines available to all Filipinos

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 15 11:23 PM

The Senate Pro Tempore advised government against purchasing the cheapest available COVID-19 vaccine. Read more »

Recto: Huwag na magtipid, turukan ng COVID-19 vaccine lahat ng may gusto

Karen Davila, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 15 08:07 PM

Nanawagan si Sen. Ralph Recto na huwag nang magtipid ang pamahalaan at turukan ng COVID-19 vaccine ang lahat ng Pilipinong may kailangan at may gusto. Read more »

Private hospitals 'ready' for post-holiday virus surge: officials

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 15 10:01 AM

Private hospitals are prepared to admit virus patients in the event of a surge following holiday celebrations, officials said Tuesday. Read more »

3 to 5-year COVID-19 vaccine rollout 'too long', says lawmaker

Trishia Billones and Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 15 12:13 PM

Some P2.5 billion is earmarked for the vaccination program under the Department of Health's budget, while another P70 billion will be added from either approved loans or once the government exceeds its non-tax revenues targets. Read more »

Some senators back proposal to extend 2020 budget, Bayanihan 2 validity

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 10 12:31 AM

Under the law, unused funds under the Bayanihan 2 can no longer be released after December 19, while the the current spending bill will expire by December 31. Read more »

Supplemental budget needed? Senators lament lack of funds, plan for COVID-19 vaccine

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 09 11:38 PM

The Senate initially approved to hike the vaccine fund to P83 billion, but that was lowered after the spending bill went through bicameral conference committee deliberations. Read more »

CREATE bill hurdles Senate on final reading after DOF agrees to easing some provisions

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 26 08:34 PM

The Senate on Thursday approved on final reading the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act, after the Department of Finance (DOF) agreed to ease several provisions that might discourage investors from coming to the Philippines. Read more »

Senate settles deadlock on CREATE bill with separate tax rules for exporters, domestic players

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 25 12:14 AM

The Senate on Tuesday settled a deadlock on when incentives for several industries would end under the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) bill by approving an amendment that would treat exporters and domestic players "differently." Read more »

Recto scoffs at DOF's hesitance to accept minor CREATE amendments

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 24 11:09 PM

Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Tuesday scoffed at the Department of Finance (DOF) for nitpicking on several proposed amendments to the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) bill. Read more »

Why stop students from going to school in COVID-free areas, Recto asks

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 20 05:44 AM

Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Thursday asked why students in COVID-19-free areas are still barred from attending physical classes when "non-essential" activities are already being allowed despite the continuing threat of the global pandemic.   Read more »

Senators consider allowing overseas voters to elect congressmen

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 19 09:58 PM

MANILA - Several senators on Thursday said they consider allowing overseas voters to elect congressmen in a bid to entice more Filipinos abroad to exercise their right to suffrage. Read more »

COVID-19 vaccine might be delayed if coursed through state trading firm: Recto

Katrina Domingo and Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 19 02:52 PM

Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Wednesday fears a possible delay in the procurement of COVID-19 vaccines if the government will not reconsider its earlier decision to course the purchase through state trading company Philippine International Trading Corporation (PITC). Read more »