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As the years pass, many problems have been noticed plaguing the mass transit system, in particular, the Metro Rail Transit. These past few days recorded some of the more dramatic ones. Some of the notable examples include power outages blamed on damages done by past typhoons, which stalled the MR on July 16. And what’s worse is the derailment of the MRT in Pasay, which, according to the resulting investigation, was caused by human error […]
Ever since President Noynoy Aquino started to consider charter change and term extension, various sectors could not help but react. Some are in favor, some are against, some expressed dismay. The President admitted that he is open to charter change to limit the allegedly broad powers of the Supreme Court in the present constitution. The President said that he is considering charter change because he wants to guarantee that the reforms and transportation started by […]
In order to alleviate the crippling financial burden, some lawmakers are proposing to lower the personal and corporate income tax in the Philippines. Valenzuela Representative Magtanggol Gunigundo proposed in House Bill 4099 to lower the taxes being paid by employees of private and public companies. Also included are the taxes paid by corporations to 15%. Currently, the corporate income tax in the Philippines is 30%, while the personal income tax is at 32%. Senator Sonny […]
Heavy traffic in our country’s main thoroughfares causes billions of pesos lost every year, which significantly impacts our economy, thus necessitating speedy resolution. There is also a need for safety inspections of commercial vehicles as well as strict processing in the giving of licenses especially to the drivers of trucks and public vehicles since citizens’ lives are also on the line. The government must monitor this long-standing traffic problem before the situation reaches more critical […]
President Aquino issued Proclamation 815 declaring the year 2014 as the Iglesia Ni Cristo Centennial Year in the Philippines. The said proclamation recognizes Iglesia Ni Cristo’s significant contributions in the attainment of spiritual maturity as well as developments in the religious aspect of the country from July 27, 1914. The government also recognized the Iglesia Ni Cristo Centennial Celebration as a World Event due to the fact that the Iglesia Ni Cristo has been established […]
President Aquino issued Proclamation 815 declaring the year 2014 as the Iglesia Ni Cristo Centennial Year in the Philippines. The said proclamation recognizes Iglesia Ni Cristo’s significant contributions in the attainment of spiritual maturity as well as developments in the religious aspect of the country from July 27, 1914. The government also recognized the Iglesia Ni Cristo Centennial Celebration as a World Event due to the fact that the Iglesia Ni Cristo has been established […]
In the latest surveys conducted by Pulse Asia and the Social Weather Station, the trust and approval ratings of President Aquino fell drastically.
The public was shocked when a new incident of fraternity-related violence resulted in the death of a college student, Guillo Servando. Servando died last June 28 with bruises and wounds all over his body due to strong blows given in a hazing by his supposed to be brothers in the Tau Gamma Phi fraternity. In a CCTV footage, Servando was seen while he was being pulled away by fraternity members in a hallway while dying. […]
Certain provisions of the Disbursement Acceleration Program or DAP have been declared unconstitutional. This is exactly the decision of the Supreme Court. Consequently, the Palace reaped criticism from some sectors of our society due to the false distribution of additional funds to the legislators. There also calls for the return of the said funds to the state coffers by those involved in the issue. In its defense, the Palace said that they made use of […]
Widespread criminal incidents happening in the country are causing worries and concerns. From January to May alone, more than 289,000 criminal incidents were recorded in various parts of the Philippines, according to the reports of the Philippine National Police. 59,000 of these happened in Metro Manila. There is a 17% increase in criminality compared to the same period in 2013 when 245,000 criminal incidents were recorded. The PNP explained that the rise is a result […]
Nagdudulot na ng kalituhan at kaguluhan ang kontrobersyal na Napoles list o tinatawag ngayon na ” Napolist ” kung saan idinadawit ang maraming mambabatas at ilang miyembro ng gabinete ni Pangulong Aquino sa multi-bilyong Pork Barrel Scam. Sa paglabas ng iba’t ibang bersyon ng Napoles list, sinabi ni Pangulong Aquino na hindi raw niya papayagang magulo o pabayaang magkalituhan at kalimutan ang usaping ito. Nais din ng Pangulo na klaruhin kung tutulong ba si Napoles […]
Ang kailangan ng publiko ay pansamantalang solusyon at hindi mga alibi o rason sa pagkakaroon ng problema. Kaya nag-lagay ang presidente ng pinuno sa ahensiyang ito para mangasiwa at ibigay ang tamang serbisyo. Sa ilalim ng House Resolution no. 909 na inihain ni Valenzuela Representative Sherwin Gatchalian, hiniling nito ang pagkakaroon ng inquiry patungkol sa umano’y mismanagement sa operasyon ng NAIA. Hiniling din ng mambabatas sa Department of Transportation and Communications o DOTC at Department […]
