A proposed measure by Tingog Party-list Reps. Yedda Marie Romualdez and Jude Acidre that would establish the Batasan General Hospital in Quezon City was approved by the House Committee on Health on Thursday, Nov. 10. (Photo courtesy of National Task Force Against Covid-19 via Facebook) Three other...
The Speaker Martin Romualdez-led Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) has once again flexed its recruitment muscle. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (7th from left) administers the oath to 19 new Lakas-CMD members from Albay at the House of Representatives on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022....
The greatness and legacy of OPM (original Pilipino music) legend Danny Javier wasn't lost to the House of Representatives. Danny Javier (Instagram) On Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 9, the 312-stong lower chamber adopted a resolution expressing condolences to the family of the late Javier, a...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Wednesday, Nov. 9, underscored the important role that congressional spouses play in nation-building, pursuing socio-economic endeavors, and in pushing for legislative initiatives. Speaker Martin Romualdez administers the oath to new officials of the Congressional...
The promotion of indigenous games in the country through regular competitions and the strengthening of local sports programs through institutionalized funding for young athletes were at the forefront of a House panel’s meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 8, as the committee approved three bills for these...
The proposed transfer of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) to the Office of the President (OP) makes sense for House Speaker Martin Romualdez, saying it would "simplify the flow of responsibilities" among concerned agencies. House Speaker Martin Romualdez...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and other ranking solons led on Tuesday, Nov. 8 an aid distribution ceremony in Palo, Leyte in commemoration of the 9th anniversary of the super typhoon "Yolanda" tragedy. (Photo from Speaker Martin Romualdez Media) Marcos,...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. was among the many "heroes" during the super typhoon "Yolanda" tragedy exactly nine years ago. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (right) welcomes President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. upon the latter's arrival in Tacloban City, Leyte on Nov. 8, 2022...
It was a “productive day” for the House of Representatives on Monday, Nov. 7, as it passed on the first day of the resumption of sessions 11 local and national bills that seek to promote the safety of private and public infrastructure, protect the environment, and boost tourism. (House of...
The House of Representatives is backing President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s move of setting aside P206.5 billion worth of cash aid and assistance for vulnerable sectors under the proposed 2023 national budget. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos...
The House of Representatives adopted on late Monday afternoon, Nov. 7 two related resolutions that expressed the chamber's collective thoughts on the recent tragedy caused by severe tropical storm (STS) "Paeng". (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Monday--the first session day since Sept. 30--saw...
The Philippines--and Leyte in particular--has "fully recovered" from the wrath of super typhoon "Yolanda". Tacloban City, Leyte in the aftermath of Yolanda (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Speaker and Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez made this declaration Monday afternoon, Nov. 7--the...
