“Free from debt, free from death tax:” Salceda: Exemption from estate tax for agrarian reform beneficiaries ‘hidden gem’ of recently-signed New Agrarian Emancipation Act; Law to create “new generation of more productive farmers”
Let’s move forward: Salceda proposes revival of nationwide ‘Sulong’ consultations with stakeholders for “genuine rebrand and restart” of country’s tourism sector
Salceda: Heightened Mayon volcanic activity means evacuation within 7-8km danger zone should be ready; Full evacuation of 30k more evacuees could take days without more vehicles ready
Salceda: Declining share of workers in their productivity an argument for luxury taxes, corporate-funded private pensions for workers; House tax chair hopes PBBM announces policies to bridge gap between workers and businesses
Salceda: 3-4 storms in July could compound Mayon risks with lahar; Albay solon thanks Marcos for continued support, urges national government to prepare for more evacuees outside traditional “danger zones”