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...
PEACE-MAKER In previous columns, we shared stories of our visits to Lebanon — first in the early 1970s, during our time as a young entrepreneur in the Middle East and North Africa, and later in 2019, where we engaged in discussions with senior leaders of parliament and of political parties...
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa says he has no problems if his office will not be given billions worth of funds for AKAP (Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program) under the 2025 national budget, adding that he will not even accept it. "I will not take it. Kahit na hirap ako sa eleksyon, kahit na wala akong...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (Rep. Villafuerte's office) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte believes there is a good chance that current village and youth officials would remain in office longer, as...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) Speaker Martin Romualdez has reiterated his commitment to advocating for disaster preparedness and recovery programs in his job as leader of the House of Representatives. Romualdez had...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Members of the House "Young Guns" bloc are seeking an investigation on the alleged misuse of public funds and irregularities in the operations of the offices of the mayor and vice...
Hungarian Member of Parliament Zsolt Németh (left), House Speaker Martin Romualdez (PPAB) Speaker Martin Romualdez welcomed on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 15 the delegation of the Hungarian Member of Parliament at the House of...
(File photo) Congressmen who took part in the Murang Pagkain Super-committee's hearing Wednesday, Jan. 15 were exasperated by the Department of Agriculture's (DA) move of setting the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for rice at an...
The House plenary hall (Contributed photo) The measure seeking to reorganize the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) into the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDEV), and reconstitute the NEDA Board into the...
