House members have passed on third and final reading a measure that, once enacted, will offer students the choice of joining a program that will prepare them for either a university o a technical-vocational education once they graduate from junior high school. House Bill (HB) No. 11213 or the...
Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas (left), ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro (PPAB) Calling it a step in the right direction, Makabayan bloc solons welcomed the House of Representatives' initiative to push for a P200 legislated wage...
Parrot Analytics announced the winners for the 7th annual Global Demand Awards with HBO’s “House of the Dragon” and Indian horror-comedy “Stree 2” taking home the top honors. "We're proud to recognize the diverse range of content that captured global audiences' attention in 2024,"...
The House plenary (Speaker’s office) On the strength of 202 "yes" votes, the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading the proposed Act establishing the private basic education voucher program. The measure, embodied...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) Speaker Martin Romualdez says the House of Representatives will expedite deliberations on proposed wage hike legislation to address the urgent need for economic relief among Filipino workers. This,...
(Unsplash) A measure designating the month of September each year as "National Bullying Awareness and Prevention Month" has been unanimously approved by the House of Representatives. Gaining 222 affirmative votes during plenary session...
The House plenary (Facebook) The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved on third and final reading during plenary session Tuesday, Jan. 28 a measure enacting a new charter for the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP)....
House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Tuesday, Jan. 28, urged his colleagues in the government to commit themselves to living the legacy of former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. Romualdez's call was made as congressmen inaugurated the Jose de Venecia Building and Museum at the Batasan Complex,...
The House plenary (PPAB) The proposed measure that would extend the terms of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from three years to six years is one step away from attaining final passage in the House of Representatives....
PEACE-MAKER In a world marred by conflicts and geopolitical tensions, the pursuit of peace remains a paramount objective for nations and organizations alike. In Asia, a region characterized by its diversity and dynamic political landscapes, the collaboration between regional organizations can play...
Death penalty by firing squad for public officials convicted of corruption will not eradicate corruption in the country, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said. Instead, the CHR proposed a more holistic solution that is rooted in human rights. The CHR's statement was issued after House Bill No....
Social Weather Stations (SWS) A Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from Dec. 12 to 18, 2024 revealed that public satisfaction with the performance of the Senate, House of Representatives, and Supreme Court remains high, with all three institutions receiving “good” ratings. The...
