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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education on Monday drew the line at allowing foreign “entities” to own schools in the Philippines as proposed in two Charter change resolutions, saying that the entry of 100% foreign-operated schools in basic education will pose a threat to students’ sense of nationality and the country’s national security.
MANILA, Philippines — Instead of amending the 1987 Constitution, business groups want the government to focus on the effective implementation of the ease of doing business law and addressing the problem of corruption, Sen. Cynthia Villar said yesterday.
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate committee report on the legalization of cannabis as medicine for certain ailments has been signed by 13 senators.
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva stressed the Tatak Pinoy Act would bolster government efforts in creating jobs for Filipinos as he lauded the signing of the law.
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos prefers to have a plebiscite on constitutional amendments synchronized with the 2025 midterm elections in order to save public funds, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said yesterday.
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives will convene today the committee of the whole to deliberate on the proposed economic Charter change.
MANILA, Philippines — Pinag-iingat ng pinakamalaking organisasyon ng mga pribadong institusyong pang-edukasyon sa bansa ang mga mambabatas kaugnay sa pagbubukas ng edukasyon sa “full ownership” sa mga dayuhan.
It is not April Fools Day yet. But to Senator Imee Marcos, she claims being fooled, not just once but twice. This she found out belatedly, one after the other. She confessed falling victim to a “web of lies” spun allegedly by the brains behind the Charter change (Cha-cha) through people’s initiative (PI) mode.