‘GOVERNANCE’ Archives
Amnesty asks CdO solon to be firm vs death penalty
By Bong D. Fabe, Correspondent NOBEL Peace awardee Amnesty International (AI) urged Wednesday this city’s representative to the Philippine Congress not to waver from his opposition to the death penalty following his push for imposing capital punishment on convicted drug traffickers whose countries have existing death penalty. “Human [...]
The wrath of Rufus
By Carmela Fonbuena IT’S not the first time that Cagayan De Oro Rep Rufus Rodriguez raised his voice in plenary. He is, after all, a rabid critic of the controversial Reproductive Health bill (RH bill). But what happened Tuesday, September 4, was unexpected. (more...)
Rufus, Maxi push for measure on Family Code
THE House of Representatives has approved on second reading a bill seeking to amend the country’s Family Code which seeks to put Filipino and alien spouses on equal footing and to prevent unintentional discrimination. House Bill 4368, principally authored by Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez and Abante Mindanao party-list Rep. Maximo [...]
Comelec ready for 2013 automated elections
COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Sixto Brillantes yesterday assured congressmen that the poll body is now ready for the combined automated congressional and local elections in May 2013. (more...)
Congress ratifies bicam report on People’s Survival Fund bill
THE House of Representatives has ratified the bicameral conference committee report on House Bill 6235, establishing the People’s Survival Fund (PSF) that will enable the government to effectively address the problem of climate change. (more...)
House okays amendments to witness protection law
THE House of Representatives has approved on second reading a measure encouraging witnesses to enter the government’s witness protection program by providing better protection and benefits to them to ensure the speedy and fair disposition of justice. (more...)
Lawmaker backs of sin tax bill
A REPRESENTATIVE from the district of Camiguin expresses his support to the sin tax bill, noting that he gives more weight on resolving health-related issues than the additional revenues it could generate to boost government coffers. (more...)
Moreno underscores good governance to better economic performance
by JORIE VALCORZA CITING the country’s recent economic gains, Misamis Oriental Governor Oscar S. Moreno urged government workers to adhere to the principles of good governance and build on what on our forefathers have started. (more...)
Rufus seeks investigation on P1.1-B PNP gun license deal
THE House committee on public order and safety was asked yesterday to look into the P1.1-billion gun license contract awarded by the Philippine National Police (PNP) without public bidding. (more...)
Employers criminally charged
THE Office of the City Prosecutor of Cagayan de Oro and Malaybalay recently executed two separate resolutions in favor of Pag-IBIG Fund in the criminal charges filed against PT Agricultural Resources, Inc. and United Valiant Group Services, Inc. for their failure to collect and remit the mandatory contributions due to their employees as well as [...]
