May 242017
 

While on a state visit to Russia, President Rodrigo Duterte declared martial law in Mindanao in response to a string of attacks by a band of terrorists known as the Maute group. During a press conference on his arrival back in Manila, Duterte mentioned the killing and decapitation of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief of Malabang, as well as arson and fighting in the streets of Marawi …

May 242017
 

THE Department of Energy (DoE) has ordered the participation of the National Transmission Corp. (TransCo) in the preparation, review and evaluation of the country’s transmission development plan (TDP), an activity that in past administrations has been taken on solely by National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP).

May 242017
 

As reported, Congress is expecting to pass House Bill No. 5636 or the (new) Tax Reform Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) on second reading this week, but not after intense plenary debates. This bill is the substitute bill of the earlier House Bill No. 4744 and other related tax measures. It adjusted some of the more contentious provisions in the old TRAIN. For legislation with a profound impact on all Filipinos, it is important to hear many arguments, whether pro or anti, in order to make an informed decision.