The House of Representatives unanimously approved on third and final reading a measure institutionalizing enhanced protection, security, and benefits for workers in the media industry. (Markus Winkler/ Unsplash) Subjected to nominal voting during plenary session Monday, Nov. 21 was House Bill (HB)...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez has echoed the need to modernize the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA), which is the school that produces the country’s future police officers. Speaker Martin Romualdez delivers his message during the flag-raising ceremony at the Philippine National Police...
A neophyte lawmaker from Quezon City wants to institutionalize a monthly allowance worth P2,000 for Filipino persons with disabilities (PWDs). (Unsplash, MANILA BULLETIN) Quezon City 5th district Rep. PM Vargas filed House Bill (HB) 5803 or the “Disability Support Allowance Bill”, even as he...
A former veteran official of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is pushing for amendments to the Right-of-Way (ROW) Act of 2016, also known as Republic Act (RA) No.10752 The House plenary (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) In his sponsorship speech, Bulacan 6th district Rep....
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. can rely on the House of Representatives in helping him address the three critical issues that he raised in the ongoing Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Bangkok, Thailand. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (2nd from left) trailing...
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketer’s Association (LPGMA) Party-list has thanked the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for approving the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the cylinder exchange, swapping, and improvement program. (Unsplash) The IRR was crafted in connection with...
The House of Representatives intends to honor two young athletes who recently brought great honor and pride to the country in their respective sports. Aleia Aielle Aguilar (left) and Bince Rafael Operiano (Facebook) Several House resolutions (HR) have been filed for the purpose of giving...
The measure seeking to declare Feb. 1 of every year as "National Hijab Day" has taken another step toward enactment. (Unsplash) This, after the House of Representatives unanimously voted for the passage of House Bill (HB) No. 5693 on third and final reading Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 15. Deputy...
A party-list leader has committed to continue supporting Filipino farmers via legislation in a bid to strengthen the agriculture sector and achieve food security. (MANILA BULLETIN) Robert Nazal of MAGSASAKA Party-list made this affirmation last Nov. 9 in front of the participants of Luzon-wide...
Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman has been named as the "Most Distinguished Alumnus for 2022” by his alma mater, the University of the Philippines (UP). Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman (Facebook) The ceremonies for this year’s distinguished alumni awards were held on Friday, Nov. 11 at...
House Bill (HB) 227 or the proposed Caregivers Welfare Act has been approved by the House of Representatives on second reading. IMG-9d0819d63734891bfc78a10178ac0554-V-01 The measure, which was principally authored by Bataan 1st district Rep. Geraldine Roman, was approved during the plenary session...
The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs is pursuing several amendments to Republic Act (RA) 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 for the purpose of strengthening the provisions of the law. Illegal drugs (Stock photo) During a panel hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 9, the committee chaired...
