Are the charges on electricity bills still fair? This was the question left by Murang Kuryente Party-list Rep. Arthur Yap on the minds of people following his privilege speech Wednesday night, May 7 at the House of Representatives. Yap, a member of the so-called power bloc in the 300-plus strong...
A ranking congresswoman wants to impose a civil penalty of up to P10 million against energy-producing companies that implement unreasonable price increases on crude oil and refined petroleum products. Manila Teachers Party-list Rep. Ma. Nina Francesca Lacson filed for this purpose House Bill (HB)...
The government could risk having more deficiencies in critical public infrastructure and services if arbitrary reallocation of funds continue under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) or the annual national budget. Former Bagong Henerasyon (BH) Party List Rep. Bernadette Herrera gave this warning...
House Deputy Majority Leader 1-Rider Party-list Rep. Rodge Gutierrez reiterated on Labor Day his call for the immediate passage of the proposed Motorcycle Taxi Law. “Labor Day is about honoring workers and securing their future. Let us move beyond temporary fixes and give our riders the dignity...
Ranking House of Representatives members are up in arms over the glut of pass-through charges on electricity bills that consumers have to pay. Such charges include the Senior Citizen Discount, Lifeline Rate discount for 4Ps beneficiaries, Feed-in Tariff Allowance, and Green Energy Auction Allowance...
House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan says it 's now "justified" for the country’s 17 regional wage boards to roll out a fresh round of minimum wage increases starting this June. “There’s no question that a new round of regional wage hikes is now...
College students shouldn 't be left to fend for themselves as far as the shift to a digital mode of learning amid the fuel price crisis is concerned. According to Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos, the country’s local government units (LGUs) must do their part to provide support to...
Senior Citizen Party-list Representative Rodolfo "Ompong" Ordanes has called on the government to effect serious changes in the system of financial aid distribution across the country. The lawmaker made the call following the recent death of a motorcycle taxi rider, during a special...
ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio has renewed his push for the education system to revert to learning via textbooks, saying the sheer lack of it has contributed to the "literacy crisis" in the country. This, as the House deputy minority leader expressed concern over data from the Second...
House Deputy Majority Leader 1-Rider Party-list Rep. Rodge Gutierrez can 't help but feel heartbroken over the unfortunate case of a rider who passed away while queueing for his "ayuda" or cash aid in Quezon City. “My deepest condolences go out to the family and loved ones of the deceased...
Such a detailed story can 't be fake. Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre has come to the defense of detainee Ramil Madriaga, saying that the latter 's supplementary affidavit on his allegations against impeachment respondent Vice President Sara Duterte are credible. “Kung tutuusin, baka...
TRABAHO Party-List Rep. Johanne Bautista has highlighted on the occasion of Solo Parents ' Day her group 's commitment to looking after the welfare of Filipino families through the proposed Parental Childcare Bill. "As we celebrate Solo Parents Day this April 18, TRABAHO Party-list honors...
