Sen. Imee Marcos proposed a one-year suspension of the 12-percent VAT on oil and petroleum products, citing the crippling economic consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The House of Representatives today launched a dedicated website that provides verified information about President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA).
Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. was very confident that the country will be able to increase its vaccination rate in the succeeding months. He also reported that the Philippines hit the 13 million mark in the vaccination program on July 10, despite some delays in the vaccine deliveries.
DOLE’s project aims to contribute to the prevention and elimination of child labor by providing families of kid laborers access to decent livelihood opportunities for enhanced income.
"The situation of our vulnerable countrymen becomes more difficult in the face of calamities amid the pandemic. We must not lose time to efficiently plan and collaborate on disaster risk mitigation and management," said Poe, who earlier filed Senate Bill 124 which seeks to create the Department of Disaster Resilience and Emergency Assistance and Management.
The Laging Handa Dokyu series episode 7 entitled “Ang Pamana: Working PCOO.” showcased The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) and the Duterte administration’s commitment in delivering truthful news and information directly to the public.
According to Minister Raisa Jajurie among the recipients were farmers, motorcycle and public transport drivers, fisherfolk, carpenters, and construction workers whose daily incomes and livelihoods were severely affected by the pandemic.