HALISTER1: Philippine Senate to Prioritize Casino, Govt Wage Hike

Philippine Senate to Prioritize Casino, Govt Wage Hike

(Bloomberg) -- Incoming Senate to tackle inclusion of casinos among institutions monitored for money laundering and proposed wage increase for govt workers, Senate President Franklin Drilon tells DZMM radio.
  • Drilon, who’ll yield top senate post to Senator Koko Pimentel -- party mate of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte -- when 17th Congress opens in July, says he favors review of constitution
  • Lawmakers to debate death penalty reinstatement, economic measures including review of income tax structure
  • Chamber to also discuss possible postponement of village elections
  • NOTE: Head of Duterte Party is Set for Senate Presidency, Drilon Says Link
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Aquilino Pimentel ((PHL)Senate)
Franklin Drilon (Republic of the Philippines)

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