Context Dispatch

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.

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.

The Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB), chaired by Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto, has approved ₱20.9 billion in tax subsidies for government institutions for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The move aims to enhance public service delivery by allowing agencies to redirect resources from tax obligations to operational efficiency.

Makati Mayor Abby Binay today said the city government recently acquired three units of the Rosenbauer Smart Firefighting Robot to further enhance the city’s modern emergency response capabilities. The mayor said the robots offer an alternative way to aid in fire suppression and rescue efforts, especially in high-risk incidents such as those involving hazardous materials, reducing the risk to rescuers’ lives. 

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has intercepted 12 smuggled vehicles declared falsely as car accessories, spotlighting persistent revenue leakage risks due to misdeclaration in Philippine ports.