House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The proposed Anti Agri-Fishery Commodities and Tobacco Economic Sabotage Act--a priority measure of the agriculture-conscious Marcos administration--has been unanimously approved on third...
(MANILA BULLETIN) The late former Marikina City mayor and congressman, Bayani “BF” Fernando, has been honored by the House of Representatives through the adoption of a resolution. Adopted via simple voice vote (ayes vs. nayes) before dawn Tuesday, Sept...
(Unsplash) A measure seeking to institutionalize a mechanism that would refund customers in case of outages and disruptions with their Internet or telecommunications services has gained final approval in the House of Representatives. Gaining 278 affirmative...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) A measure that aims to increase government revenues from the mining industry has been passed on third and final reading during a marathon session in the House of Representatives. ...
The House plenary (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives has approved on second reading during a marathon plenary session the measure seeking to amend--and give more teeth to--the existing Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act, or...
Lotto ticket A measure that seeks to prevent children from being exposed to the allure of online betting--particularly with the Philippine Lotto--has been approved by the Committee on Games and Amusement in the House of Representatives. At the same time,...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The lower chamber has adopted a measure to congratulate and commend the recipients of the 2023 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipino awards, which is considered the most prestigious career-service...
As you prepare for your holiday travels this season, make sure to take note of these exceptional luxury properties that have earned recognition in the inaugural World’s 50 Best Hotels 2023. The announcement took place during an awards ceremony at the historic Guildhall in London on Sept....
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has welcomed the approval of the consolidated version of the House Bill No. 8400 (HB 8400), Act Institutionalizing and Expanding the National Employment Recovery Strategy (NERS) to a Jobs Creation Plan, and the Senate Bill No. 2035 (SB 2035), Act Establishing...
(Unsplash) If it would have its way, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) would increase the cash aid or "ayuda" that it gives to beneficiaries under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4Ps. But it simply does not have the funds to...
The House plenary hall (Contributed photo) Congressmen have adopted a resolution expressing their profound condolences to the family of the late former Bulacan 2nd district Rep. Pedro Pancho, who had been described as a "devoted public servant". Adopted...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has guaranteed the passage on third and final reading next week of the P5.768-trillion General Appropriations Bill (GAB) or proposed national budget for 2024. ...
