Telcos petition for fair play under Konektadong Pinoy Act
Telecommunications giant PLDT Inc. and industry group Philippine Chamber of Telecommunications Operators (PCTO) have called for a review of the proposed Konektadong Pinoy Act (KPA), urging lawmakers to ensure a fair and secure competitive environment.
DOF, BOC sign new rules to protect OFWs’ Balikbayan boxes
To safeguard the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), the government has signed a new Joint Administrative Order (JAO) to ensure the timely and secure delivery of Balikbayan boxes sent home by millions of Filipinos abroad.
Statement of Rep. Fidel Nograles on the Urgent Convening of the Bicameral Conference Committee for the Daily Wage Hike Bill
The House of Representatives has taken decisive action to advance the daily wage hike bill, reflecting our shared commitment to uplift the lives of Filipino workers. We have approved the measure on third reading and already submitted the names of our conferees to the Senate. We now respectfully await the Senate’s designation of their bicameral panel so that we may begin the crucial task of reconciling our versions of the bill.
P200 wage hike bill already transmitted to Senate, House bicam team ready
THE House of Representatives has already transmitted the P200 daily minimum wage hike bill to the Senate and has designated its bicameral conference panel, signaling full readiness to finalize the measure, according to House spokesperson Atty. Princess Abante.
SM Hotels eyes strong growth with 7 hotels
SM Hotels and Convention Corp., the hospitality arm of SM Prime Holdings Inc., is set to significantly expand its national footprint, unveiling plans to launch seven new hotels by the end of 2029. This aggressive five-year expansion will increase its hotel count from 10 to 17 and raise room capacity by 51 percent, to 3,923 from 2,602 rooms.
