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Papers of the Trial of Andres Bonifacio Gat. Andres Bonifacio was charged with treason and sedition and was put on trial by the Consejo de Guerra from April 29 to May 8, 1897. Along with his brother Procopio, Gat. Andres Bonifacio was sentenced to death by gunshot on May 10, 1897, at Mt. Tala in … Read more

Out-of-School Youth Skills Education Act The House Committee on Higher and Technical Education has approved “in principle” the proposal to institutionalize free technical-vocational courses for out-of-school youth (OSY). The bill also requires Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to provide materials, instruments, and tools, as well as financial assistance to cover transportation and other … Read more

Single-Use Plastic Bags Tax Act (House Bill 4102) Approved on third reading by the House of Representatives. What is its objective? The bill proposes imposing a Php 100 per kilo excise tax on single-use plastic bags to encourage the use of environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic bags. You may want to read: Plastic products that … Read more

Canada and the Philippines The Republic of the Philippines and Canada celebrate 73 years of formal diplomatic relations today, December 04, 2022! Canada and the Philippines established diplomatic relations in 1949. Common Ground Both the Philippines and Canada have a higher portion of national parliamentary seats held by women compared to the global average. In … Read more

The Philippines and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea The Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea celebrate 54 years of formal diplomatic relations! The two countries established diplomatic relations on November 28, 1968. Common Ground Equatorial Guinea and the Philippines are both former colonies of Spain. Equatorial Guinea is the last Spanish … Read more