Increasing workers' wages can be "harmful" if there's no increase in economic activity. NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan Thus, said National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Director-General Arsenio Balisacan during a briefing with the House Committee on Appropriations Tuesday, Feb. 28....
The House of Representatives has gained a commitment from the Bureau of Customs (BOC) that it would assist them in monitoring the entry of agricultural products in the country amid an ongoing panel inquiry on the issue of hoarding. Onions sold at a Quezon City supermarket. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA...
The House Committee on Appropriations' decision to hold a briefing with the country’s top economic managers Tuesday, Feb. 28 was in line with the Chief Executive's order to improve the lives of Filipinos. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr....
The Canadian national behind the vlog "Becoming Filipino" is one step closer to becoming a Filipino citizen. Kyle Jennermann (Facebook) This, after the House of Representatives unanimously passed on third and final reading House Bill (HB) No.7185, or the prpposed Act granting Filipino citizenship...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez has made it clear that the country’s officials aren't neglecting the crime situation. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (far right) leads the meeting with law enforcement officials on Feb. 27, 2023 (Speaker’s office) This, after Romualdez led a high-level meeting...
The House Committee on Constitutional Amendments has approved the accompanying bill and committee report of Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 6, which called for the formation of a hybrid constitutional convention (con-con) in the bid to revise the 1987 Constitution. MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO...
"Sibuyas Queen (Onion Queen)" Lilia Cruz was a no-show at the resumption of the House of Representatives' inquiry on agricultural hoarding, and Cavite 4th district Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr. didn't like her alibi. Lilia Cruz (left) and Cavite 4th district Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr. (HREP website,...
The House of Representatives under the leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez doesn't claim to have all the bright ideas for solving the nation's problems. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) That's why, during a speaking engagement in the Asia CEO Forum at Manila Marriott Hotel...
Do’s and don’ts to watch out for, according to real estate experts Our first home—the one we purchase ourselves—will always be very special. It’s a rite of passage, and an unforgettable milestone. That’s why we need to be fully aware of the perils and pitfalls of plunking down our...
The Philippine Creatives Industry Development Act lapsed into law last July 27, and is now known as Republic Act (RA) 11904. House Special Committee on Creative Industry And Performing Arts chairman and Pangasinan Rep. De Venecia (Photo from House of Representatives Media/MANILA BULLETIN) “This...
Tingog Party-list has described as a "significant development" the committee level approval of the proposed law seeking civil recognition of church annulment. (Unsplash) This, after the House Committee on Population and Family Relations approved in principle House Bill (HB) No.1593 or the “Church...
A proposal to impose carbon tax on the use of electricity to raise extra funds for initiatives against climate change is up at the House of Representatives. The measure was filed by Camarines Sur 2nd District Rep. LRay Villafuerte, together with fellow congressmen from the province — his son Rep....
