Rookie congressman Quezon City 1st district Rep. Arjo Atayde has a lot going for him these days. (Screenshot from Arjo Atayde's Instagram) After gaining a committee vice chairmanship in the House of Representatives, Atayde announced over his Instagram Friday night, July 29 that he will soon marry...
Senator Ronald ‘’Bato’’ dela Rosa on Friday July 29, disagreed with the suggestion of Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel that the Philippines should rejoin the International Criminal Court (ICC). Pimentel revealed his position that the Philippines should "rejoin" the ICC during...
Aklan 2nd district Rep. Teodorico Haresco Jr. has expressed support for neophyte lawmaker Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos who was recently elected House senior deputy majority leader. Rep. Haresco (congress.gov.ph) Marcos, a first-time lawmaker, was given the plum post in the House of...
The national government must enforce a price freeze on essential goods in areas declared to be under a state of calamity in the wake of the magnitude 7 earthquake that shook northern Luzon on Wednesday. (Eduardo Soares/ Unsplash) Thus, said Pinuno Party-list Rep. Howard Guintu who cited a provision...
The winners of the fifth Villar SIPAG Awards - Youth Poverty Reduction Challenge have been named. The Villar SiPAG Awards is an annual search for empowered youth organizations trying to make a significant impact in society through their advocacies, and is now on its fifth year. It is a friendly...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III reckoned Friday, July 29 that the Department of Health (DOH) should start planning how to combat monkeypox after the first case of monkeypox was recorded in the country earlier the same day. ‘’There should be a plan. But no need to emphasize...
Senator Imee Marcos has refiled a bill seeking an upgrade to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), with enhanced powers under the Office of the President (OP) and a more significant budget, instead of creating a full-scale department. Marcos, elder sister of...
Malacañang has committed the timely submission of the proposed 2023 national budget to Congress next week. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. presides over a special Cabinet meeting to discuss the proposed 2023 national budget. (RTVM Screenshot) Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said, in...
Basilan lone district Rep. Mujiv Hataman has condemned the ‘senseless’ killing of Rolando Yumol, father of Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU) shooter Chao Tiao Yumol. Basilan lone district Rep. Mujiv Hataman (Facebook) “We condemn the senseless killing of Rolando Yumol, father of Ateneo...
Senator Robinhood Padilla pressed on Friday, July 29 for the congressional passage of his Senate Bill (SB) 236 which seeks to reinstate the mandatory Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) in schools. ‘’A disciplined and organized approach would be a great help in responding to disasters like...
The priority bills being eyed by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. are pro-big businesses and not pro-masses, says Gabriela Women’s Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas. Rep. Arlene Brosas of the Gabriela Women's Party-list (File Photo) “Marcos Jr.'s priority bills are pro-big businesses;...
Gabriela Women’s Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas has promised to push for increased financial subsidies for victims of natural disasters in the 2023 annual budget. (Photo from Gabriela Women's Party-list Facebook) “In the upcoming budget deliberations, we will definitely push for more budget for...
