The House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 19 adopted four resolutions supporting the grant of amnesty to members of four rebel groups, thus, putting in near realization President Rodrigo Duterte’s peace program that will reintegrate those affected to civilian life. House Concurrent...
Deputy Speaker and Cagayan De Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez on Wednesday, May 19 expressed hope that the leadership of the House of Representatives would agree to the Senate’s proposal to hold four session days per week so they can pass salient measures, such as the proposed Bayanihan 3, before the...
The House Committees on Justice and Ways and Means on Monday, May 17, endorsed the passage of the bill granting hazard pay to state prosecutors. House of Representatives (MANILA BULLETIN File photo/Alvin Kasiban) The proposed additional incentive is contained in House Bill No. 8675, authored by...
Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Sarte Salceda on Saturday, May 15, said the House ways and means committee would focus on three key areas when the 18th Congress resumes regular session on Monday, May 17. House of Representatives (MANILA BULLETIN File photo/Alvin Kasiban) These are the...
Camarines Sur Representative LRay Villafuerte on Saturday, May 15, said he is perplexed as to why the leadership of the House of Representatives insists on "squandering" the chamber's time on Charter Change (Cha-cha) when the 18th Congress resumes session Monday. Villafuerte said lawmakers' energy...
The House Committee on Energy on Wednesday, May 12 approved the draft substitute bill on the proposed “Electric Vehicles Act” that seeks to promote the use of e-vehicles in the Philippines. The House energy panel, together with the House Committees on Ecology and Transportation, approved the...
BUHAY Party-list Representative Jose "Lito" Atienza on Tuesday, May 11, sought to prevent the legalization of same-sex marriage in the anti-discrimination bill being crafted in the House of Representatives. Buhay Party-list Representative Jose "Lito" Atienza (Facebook) At the hearing of the House...
Members of the House of Representatives' Committee on Human Rights on Tuesday, May 11, voted to retain the prohibition on discrimination on the basis of gender identity in the proposed comprehensive anti-discrimination law. Manila 6th District representative and House Deputy Speaker Bienvendo...
Three committees in the House of Representatives approved on Monday, May 10, a bill seeking to promote Philippine music and develop Filipino musical talents. The annual National Music Competitions for Young Artists. (NAMCYA Foundation, Inc./http://www.namcya.com/about-namcya/) House Bill No. 7817...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Sunday urged Senate and House lawmakers to prioritize the passage of the proposed third stimulus package that would help spur the country’s economic recovery from the damage brought about by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic when Congress resumes...
Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Sarte Salceda on Saturday, May 8, said the House of Representatives would commence deliberations on proposals to amend economic restrictions of the 1987 Constitution once session resumes on May 17. Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda (Office of Rep....
The House Committee on Basic Education on Thursday, May 6, approved the bill seeking to further provide government assistance for students, teachers and schools in the private education sector. (MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) Members of the committee, chaired by Pasig City Representative Roman Romulo,...