Win one, lose one. Senate’s loss, DepEd’s gain. Sen/Sec Sonny Angara carries with him eminent qualifications, wealth of experience as he faces new challenges in his public service career. Godspeed!
On RA 11590 and POGOs
Sen. Sonny Angara is absolutely correct. It is misleading to label the measure as “legalizing” POGO operations in the country. The legislation was passed to determine the tax rates to be imposed on PAGCOR-registered POGO operators.
Ping: Evolving Pork, Senate Coup Rumor, House’s Chacha
In an interview on Radyo5, Ping Lacson answered questions on:
* evolving pork barrel and insertions in the budget
* Senate coup rumor
* House’s version of economic Chacha (RBH-7)
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#PINGterview: Sec. Duque, Hindi Pa Lusot sa Health Workers; Bayanihan 2, Matatanggalan ng Pangil vs Overpricing sa DOH?
In an interview on DWIZ, Sen. Lacson answered questions on:
* possible challenge vs Anti-Terror Bill before the Supreme Court [14:31]
* Sen. Drilon voted yes to anti-terror bill [7:04]
* blame game in COVID health workers’ P1M death benefits [29:53]
* Sec. Duque’s other obligations to health workers under Bayanihan Act [35:39]
* ‘removal’ of safeguard vs overpricing in Bayanihan 2 [44:33]
QUOTES and NOTES:
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#PINGterview: Extra Compensation for COVID-19 Front-Liners; Aid for Affected Areas
In an interview on DWIZ, Sen. Lacson answered questions on congressional actions to address the COVID-19 threat:
– Extra compensation, health insurance for front-liners
– Heavier penalties vs politicking during calamities
– Addressing economic impact of COVID-19 threat
QUOTES and NOTES:
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