(AFP) The House of Representatives on Monday, Sep. 9 ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the proposed Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes (ASLs) bill, bringing it one step closer to its enactment by President Marcos. Pangasinan 3rd...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House Committee on Appropriations on Monday, Sep. 9, swiftly terminated deliberations on the proposed P10.5-billion budget of the Office of the President (OP) for 2025 out of...
PEACE-MAKER The Manila Bulletin editorial on Sept. 5, 2024, “National Peace Consciousness Month: Sustaining the gains of peace,” pointed out that the observance every September “symbolizes the country’s desire for greater unity, mutual understanding, and harmony.” Citing what it said as...
Speaker Martin Romualdez (Rightmost) meeting with governors (Speaker's Office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez said he will keep the lines of communication open with local leaders as he pushes for a whole-of-government approach in...
The proposed law on the creation of temporary shelters in host countries of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and halfway houses in the Philippines for those repatriated is an initiative that would provide a safety and security net for modern-day heroes, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said....
Manila 3rd district Rep. Joel Chua (left), Vice President Sara Duterte (Facebook) DAVAO CITY — Manila 3rd district Rep. Joel Chua, who was recently appointed as the head of the House of Representatives panel that oversees the misuse of...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives’ quad-committee (quad-comm) gave a stern warning on Sunday, Sep. 1, to retired police lieutenant colonel Royina Garma that if she fails to attend the...
PEACE-MAKER Our heart is filled with deepest gratitude to the Philippine Senate, led by Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, for honoring us with a resolution acknowledging our years in public service and modest contributions to our beloved country. It is a great privilege to be recognized...
BACOLOD CITY – Twelve local chief executives, including the wife of slain Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo, have formally joined the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD). PAMPLONA, Negros Oriental Mayor Janice Degamo was among the new Lakas-CMD members sworn in by House Speaker Martin...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD)--dominant political party jn the House of Representatives--has recently welcomed its 104th and 105fh member in the lower chamber. Taking their oath...
The plenary hall of the House of Representatives (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives has approved a measure establishing a career progression system for primary, secondary, and senior high public school teachers....
Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo’s sister, Shiela Guo, is now at the custody of the Senate where she will be detained ahead of the Upper Chamber’s hearing into the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO)-related crimes. The Philippine Senate has assumed custody of Shiela Guo,...
