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The Need for Further Consultation on Amending the Constitution
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The FW de Klerk Foundation notes a number of concerning developments regarding the ongoing deliberations on amending section 25 of the Constitution to allow for expropriation of property without compensation (EWC).
Although the Ad Hoc Committee on Amending Section 25 of the Constitution (the Committee tasked to amend the constitution to allow for EWC) has decided to request Parliament to grant it a further 30 day extension to complete its work - which in principle ought to be welcomed - a number of critical issues under discussion should raise serious alarm bells for all South African
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Lawmakers have found out that GB Global Exprez Inc. and GB-BEM Cigarette Company Inc., both operating inside economic zones, persisted with their manufacturing operations despite PEZA’s suspension order last February.
At the meeting of the House Ways and Means Committee Technical Working Group (TWG) chaired by Party-list Rep. Jericho Jonas “Koko” Nograles on April 20, committee members said they have received reports that the two companies remain operational producing 8389 brand cigarettes.
The TWG is working on addressing the loopholes in the system of the importation and exportation of tobacco products which, according to Nograles, are being abused by cigarettes manufacturers located in economic zones.
Seven measures still up for Duterte’s signature
Published April 19, 2021 11:08am Seven proposed measures are still pending for President Rodrigo Duterte s approval, a list from the Senate showed on Monday. According to the list, which indicated the performance of the Senate during the second regular session of the 18th Congress, the seven measures waiting for Duterte s signature include significant ones such as: S.No. 1563 - Lowering The Minimum Height Requirement for Applicants of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), And Bureau of Correction (BuCor), Amending Republic Act No. 6975, As Amended, Republic Act No. 9263, And Republic Act No. 10575; and