Tag: Magna Carta

Duterte signs law strengthening Magna Carta for scientists, engineers, researchers in gov’t

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a measure that strengthens the Magna Carta for scientists, engineers, researchers, and other science and technology workers in government. Under Republic Act No. 11312, there is no limit to the honorarium the personnel can receive from externally funded grants. The employment of scientists who work in the Department of Science and Technology’s priority research and who are due for compulsory retirement may be extended for up to […]

Sen. Angara pushes additional benefits for uniformed personnel

(Eagle News) — Senator Sonny Angara is seeking the passage of a measure asking additional allowance and benefits of all uniformed personnel of the Philippine National Police. The call was made in the face of the alleged withholding of P59.5 million worth of allowances and hazardous pay of the PNP’s Special Action Force (SAF) members. “Kakarampot na nga lamang na allowance, nagawa pang ipagdamot sa ating mga magigiting na SAF troopers?” Angara pointed out. “We […]