Elderly pension bill advances
THE funding provision of the proposed social pension for senior citizens bill has hurdled the House Committee on Appropriations, said Senior Citizen Party-List Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes.
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House panel OKs P89 billion for seniors’ universal social pension
MANILA, Philippines — A universal social pension measure has gained a foothold after a House of Representatives committee yesterday approved the budget allocation for the benefit.
Pharma firm Bell-Kenz to file charges vs accusers
MANILA, Philippines — Pharmaceutical firm Bell-Kenz Pharma Inc. is turning the tables on those who accused the company of engaging in a “prescription for sale” scheme.
'Kailangan magpa-apekto': Andrea Brillantes on dealing with Internet noise, social media bashing
MANILA, Philippines — Young actress Andrea Brillantes gave her advice on how to deal with social media noise by spending time away from the Internet.
Robert Downey Jr. making Broadway debut this year
MANILA,, Philippines — Actor and newly-minted Oscar winner Robert Downey Jr. is set to make his first Broadway appearance later this year.
Blacklist Rivalry drops out of PGL Wallachia due to visa woes
MANILA, Philippines – Blacklist Rivalry is officially out of the PGL Wallachia Season 1 tournament after its members failed to secure travel documents in time. The tournament will happen offline in Bucharest, Romania.
Press Release - Senator Imee Marcos demands complete list of benefits awarded by U.N. to Malaya Lolas 'comfort women'
Senator Imee Marcos urged several government departments to immediately complete the list of benefits and obligations awarded to Filipino "comfort women" by the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
Press Release - Cayetano bats for comprehensive anti-discrimination law
For Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, the problem of discrimination in the country will not be solved unless the people acknowledge that it exists.