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House Committee approved a bill instituting divorce and dissolution of marriage in the Philippines. Albay 1st District Rep. Edcel Lagman authored the bill seeking to institute absolute divorce for couples who are not in a harmonious, happy and vibrant marital relationships.

Senator Pia Cayetano has assured the public that the committee report on the proposed Corporate Income Tax and Incentives Rationalization Act (CITIRA) will be fair to all sectors.

Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri and House Secretary General Jose Luis Montales led the implication of stricter protocols in both chambers as novel coronavirus sparks threat.

Through Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr., the Philippines has sent a notice to the United States informing its withdrawal and the official termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA).

Sen. Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian has filed Senate Resolution No. 221, which aims to form an inquiry on the challenges of implementing infrastructure projects and assess how to properly undertake them in a prudent manner.