Context Dispatch
Senate returns impeachment case to House but summons sent to VP Duterte
In a pivotal move, the Senate—sitting as an impeachment court—voted 18-5 on Tuesday night to return the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to the House of Representatives.
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.
FIRB grants ₱20.9-B tax subsidy to boost public services
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.
