Senate OKs bill giving Duterte anti-red tape powers

 The Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved on third and final reading a bill granting President Rodrigo Duterte special powers to speed up the issuance of government licenses and permits during national emergencies such as the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.Voting… Read More

House vows to pass anti-red tape, anti-corruption measures

The leadership of the House of Representatives on Wednesday vowed to fast-track the approval of measures seeking to cut red tape and corruption in government. House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez said President Rodrigo Duterte’s certification of the proposed law that would… Read More

House eyes passage of PRRD anti-red tape powers Oct. 16

  The House of Representatives is eyeing to pass before the adjournment of its special session on Friday a measure granting President Rodrigo Duterte the authority to expedite the processing and issuance of national and local permits, licenses, and certifications during national… Read More