SMNI logo (Wikipedia) The measure seeking to suspend the operations of controversial television network SMNI has been adopted by the House Committee on Legislative Franchises. Adopted on Tuesday night, Dec. 5 during a marathon hearing of the committee...
Decriminalizing libel and abortion depends on Congress, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Wednesday, Dec. 6. “Kami naman sa DOJ (We at DOJ) we implement the law,” DOJ Assistant Secretary Jose Dominic F. Clavano IV said during the sidelines of the two-day National Jail Decongestion...
President Marcos on Wednesday, Dec. 6, emphasized the need for a “whole-of-government approach” to address the high congestion rates in the country’s prison facilities. In his address to participants in the first ever National Jail Decongestion Summit at the Diamond Hotel in Manila, the...
Michelle Dee House members have adopted a resolution commending beauty queen Michelle Dee for her "masterful execution of grace and elegance" during the Miss Universe 2023 pageant. Adopted by the 300-plus strong chamber on Tuesday night, Dec. 5 was House...
Vice President Sara Duterte Ranking congressmen came out with a strong, united statement on Tuesday, Dec. 5 regarding their support for President Marcos' all-encompassing peace initiative with different rebel groups, including communists. "As the...
SEC warns vs. 4 unregistered investment platforms By James A. Loyola The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has advised the public against dealing with four entities due to their unauthorized solicitation of investments without the necessary license from the Commission. These firms are OctaFX...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Speaker Martin Romualdez affirmed the commitment of the House of Representatives for the passage of bills in support of the 2030 United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (PPAB) House Speaker Martin Romualdez gave a stern warning on Sunday night, Dec. 3 to those behind the appalling blast at the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City that same morning. "To those who seek to...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Sunday, December 3 urged the House of Representatives to continue its investigation on the alleged controversy surrounding House Speaker Martin Romualdez’s travel expenses. As far as he is concerned, Zubiri said he has no knowledge of...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) The House of Representatives is ready to tap its resource and pass legislation in an effort to assist the people of Surigao del Sur, which was struck by a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake. Thus,...
The House plenary hall (Contributed photo) The measure that seeks to expand the scope of legal aid extended to overseas Filipinos and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) has been approved on third and final reading in the House of Representatives. "Our...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives has approved on the third and final reading the proposed Climate Change Resilience Act, which stresses the need for the government to come up with measures to stop...
