Politics

De Lima scoffs jetski, send-off

De Lima scoffs jetski, send-off

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May 17, 2018

The visit of President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, May 15 in Casiguran, Aurora for the send-off of 50 Filipino scientists who will conduct scientific studies at the Philippine Rise and the subsequent jet skiing performed by his son Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher “Bong” Go were nothing but political exploits.

Gabriela doubts BIR data on impacts of TRAIN law

Gabriela doubts BIR data on impacts of TRAIN law

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May 16, 2018

Makabayan party list Gabriela Women’s Party (GWP) expressed doubts over the data recently provided by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on the reported minimal impact of TRAIN (Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion) Law in the country.

Speedy release of teachers’ honorarium urged

Speedy release of teachers’ honorarium urged

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May 15, 2018

With the recently concluded Barangay and Sanggunaing Kabataan elections as the first implementation of the Election Service Reform Act of 2016,the Alliance of Concerned Teachers called on the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) for the timely release of teachers’ benefits and the need for legal assistance.