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House leaders withdraw Con-Con, back Con-Ass

Friday, 14 October 2016 11:59 Written by Ellson Quismorio / Manila Bulletin

The move to introduce changes in the 1987 Constitution via a Constituent Assembly (Con-Ass) has begun to snowball in the House of Representatives (HOR).This, after two House Deputy Speakers in Cebu-3rd district Rep. Gwen Garcia and Batangas 2nd district…

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House begins Con-Ass, Con-Con deliberations

Wednesday, 12 October 2016 12:01 Written by Charissa Luci / Manila Bulletin

The House Committee on Constitutional Amendments is set to begin today its deliberations on proposals calling for a Constituent Assembly (Con-Ass) and Constitutional Convention (Con-Con) as a mode of amending the 1987 Constitution to pave the way for a…

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PH eyes huge Chinese investments

Tuesday, 11 October 2016 16:58 Written by Reuters / Manila Bulletin

Washington – Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte will seek billions of dollars in infrastructure investments from China in the coming months as the country seeks to alter its relationship with Beijing, Philippines Finance Minister Carlos Dominguez said on Saturday.

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EO on no-smoking policy out soon

Monday, 10 October 2016 12:25 Written by Tina G. Santos / Inquirer

The days of puffing cigarettes in public places, whether indoor or outdoor, are numbered.President Duterte is set to sign an executive order (EO) that will implement a no-smoking policy nationwide, according to Health Secretary Paulyn Jean Ubial.

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Comelec postpones COC filing for barangay, SK polls

Friday, 07 October 2016 12:09 Written by Samuel Medenilla / Manila Bulletin

Even if the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections will push through this month, there will be no candidates who will be able to participate in both polls.This comes after Commission on Election (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon said in her…

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Extra P1-T annual investments needed for PHL to become high-income economy by 2040, says DOF

Thursday, 06 October 2016 12:01 Written by Philippine Information Agency

MANILA, Oct. 6 - The Department of Finance (DOF) envisions its comprehensive tax reform plan to be the catalyst of an ambitious government program to raise an extra P1 trillion yearly for unparalleled public investments geared to free some 10…

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Mr. Jun Aparece, Political Action Officer of Centrist Democracy Political Institute cited the four pre-conditions in pursuing Federalism in the Philippines namely (1) electoral reforms; (2) passage of Anti-dynasty Law; (3) passage of Freedom of Information Law; and (4) political party institutionalization.

CDPI talks about Federalism with Tagum City coop leaders

Monday, 03 October 2016 18:51 Written by Eugene Barrios, Member, CDP Davao City Edited by April De la Cruz, CDPI

The Centrist Democracy Political Institute conducted regular round table discussion on “Pursuing Federalism: A Shift from Presidential-Unitary to Federal-Parliamentary Government” to key leaders of the cooperatives last 25 September 2016 at the Tourist’s Inn, Tagum City.

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World Bank report lauds PH PPP framework

Monday, 03 October 2016 11:38 Written by Philippine Information Agency

MANILA, Oct. 3 -- The World Bank (WB) released a report entitled “Benchmarking Public-Private Partnerships Procurement 2017” giving the Philippine Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program high scores in preparation and procurement of PPPs. The Philippines received a score of 96 in…

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