People’s Initiative a ‘trojan horse,’ says 2 constitutional framers
Two members of the 1986 Constitutional Commission that crafted the Constitution called the ongoing People’s Initiative (PI) a “trojan horse.” In a position paper sent […]
UN Special Rapporteur Khan meets Bersamin in Malacañang
United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan on Thursday met Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin in Malacañang to discuss the state of the freedom of opinion and […]
People’s initiative a cause for concern, say Filipino bishops
Filipino bishops have expressed concern over the People’s Initiative to amend the Constitution, which is initiated by “a few public servants,” and called the people […]
BIR exempts from VAT 21 medicines for cancer, diabetes, TB, others
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has exempted from value-added tax (VAT) several medicines for cancer, diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, mental illness, and tuberculosis. In […]