The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
The following are former Senate President Edgardo Angara landmark laws: 1. RA 7432 – Senior Citizens Act and later on the expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010 (RA 9994). 2. RA 6655 – Free High School Act 3. RA 6728 – Government assistance to students and teachers in private education (GASTPE) Act (RA 6728). 4. … Read more
Are you familiar with the NAST Executive Council? NAST EC consists of Members that direct the affairs of the Academy and are appointed by the President of the Philippines. The NAST or National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) is the country’s highest recognition and advisory body on science and technology. New NAST … Read more
The Philippine Senate adopts Senate Resolution 395 asking NTC to reconsider the cease and desist order against ABS-CBN. 9 Senators abstained from voting. The following 9 Senators abstained from the resolution: Senate President Vicente Sotto III Senator Panfilo Lacson Senator Francis Tolentino Senator Cynthia Villar Senator Imee Marcos Senator Ronald dela Rosa Senator Bong Go … Read more
President Duterte institutionalizes the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa program. The state shall ensure balanced regional development and equitable distribution of wealth, resources, and opportunities through policies and programs that boost countryside development and inclusive growth, provide adequate social services and promote full employment, industrialization, and improved quality of life in rural areas. Creation of … Read more
Who are the Senators who signed the resolution urging NTC to reconsider its cease and desist order? Thirteen Senators sign a resolution urging the NTC to reconsider its cease and desist order against ABS-CBN and its subsidiaries and affiliates. Senator Risa Hontiveros is the main author of the resolution. The following are the 13 Senators … Read more