Context Dispatch
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.
New firefighting robots boost Makati’s emergency response – Mayor Abby
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.
Smuggled vehicles declared as car parts seized
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.
DepEd widens Kinder entry age to include more 5-year-olds
More Filipino children will now be eligible for Kindergarten as the Department of Education (DepEd) revised the age cut-off policy for admission, expanding the window for learners turning five years old.
