House Approves Bill Granting 25-Year Franchise To DITO Telecommunity

DITO Telecommunity

The House of Representatives approved a bill granting 25-year franchise to DITO Telecommunity Corp. The House of Representatives on Monday approved the 25-year franchise bid of the third telco player in the Philippines, the DITO Telecommunity Corp. Voting 240-7-7, the lawmakers approved House Bill No. 7332 which renewed DITO Telecommunity Corporation’s franchise to “construct”, “establish”, … Read more

Senator Pacquiao Files Bill Prohibiting Spitting, Sneezing In Public Places

Senator Pacquiao

Senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao filed a bill prohibiting spitting, coughing, and sneezing in public places. Senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao filed a bill seeking to prohibit indiscriminate spitting, coughing, and sneezing in public places. This, after the Department of Health (DOH) confirmed the local transmission and the growing number of cases of the coronavirus disease or … Read more

Senate Bill No. 1083 Passes the 2nd Reading

Senate

Senate Approves Senate Bill No. 1083 on Second Reading SENATE BILL – Senate Bill No. 1083 that aims to give more power to the country’s previous anti-terrorism law was approved on 2nd reading by the Senate. Senator Panfilo Lacson authored Senate Bill No. 1083 or the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020. The bill provides a clear, … Read more