Senate OKs P100 wage hike bill on final reading
MANILA, Philippines — The P100 minimum wage hike for private sector workers has been approved on third and final reading by the Senate, with 20 affirmative votes and no negative votes or abstentions.
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Imee: House budget insertions drawn from pensions
MANILA, Philippines — About P10 billion of the P60 billion in last-minute insertions in the 2024 national budget by some members of the House of Representatives were drawn from funds intended for benefits and pensions of government workers and retired military personnel, Sen. Imee Marcos said yesterday.
Zubiri to PMA alumni:Protect Constitution
MANILA, Philippines — Amid bickering with congressmen on Charter change, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Saturday enjoined Philippine Military Academy (PMA) alumni to “protect the Constitution and our sovereignty.”
‘Were anti-money launder processes observed for People’s Initiative ad?’
MANILA, Philippines — Were regulations of the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) observed when People’s Initiative for Modernization and Reform Action lead convenor Noel Oñate received and returned the P55 million used for PIRMA’s TV advertising placements?
Zubiri to Philippine Military Academy alumni:Protect Constitution
MANILA, Philippines — Amid bickering with congressmen on Charter change, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Saturday enjoined Philippine Military Academy (PMA) alumni to “protect the Constitution and our sovereignty.”
Zubiri to sign Quiboloy subpoena
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri gave assurance yesterday that the Senate subpoena for Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) ministry founder Apollo Quiboloy to appear at a public hearing to answer accusations of rape and forced labor will be signed soon.
Improvement sought in ‘very rotten’ budget process
MANILA, Philippines — Congress should exercise greater transparency in its budget process, according to Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III, who called the process “very rotten.”
Senate OKs on second reading P100 wage hike
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate approved on second reading yesterday a bill seeking a P100 daily minimum wage increase for private sector workers – a Valentine’s gift to minimum wage earners.