The House of Representatives has consolidated and adopted seven resolutions conveying the solons' condolences to the family of the late Asian track and field legend Lydia de Vega-Mercado, who went by the monikers "the fastest woman of Asia", and "Asia’s spirit queen". Lydia de Vega Initially...
Movie actor-turned-Leyte 4th district Rep. Richard Gomez, through a House Resolution (HR), has expressed the lower chamber’s sympathy and condolences to the bereaved family of Asian track and field legend Lydia de Vega-Mercado. Lydia de Vega De Vega-Mercado, dubbed the “Sprint Queen of Asia,”...
Senator Risa Hontiveros is seeking a Senate investigation into the "questionable releases" of a program under the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) that are worth a whooping P7 billion. Hontiveros filed Senate Resolution No. 128 to probe the implementation of the Unified Student Financial...
Lawmakers of the House minority bloc want to investigate the delisting of 1.3 million Filipinos as beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). (From left to right) Abalos, Brosas, OFW Party-list Rep. Marissa Magsino, and Lee at the Minority Bloc press conference on Aug. 10....
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and its attached agencies should fast-track the implementation of Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the Toll Interoperability Project, lawmakers said. Neophyte lawmaker Ilocos Rep. Sandro Marcos and Valenzuela City 2nd District Rep. Eric Martinez filed House Resolution...
Senator Risa Hontiveros has filed a resolution seeking a probe in aid of legislation on the reported unused and expired Covid-19 vaccines, saying such error must not be tolerated. The opposition senator made the move amid reports that billions of pesos worth of Covid-19 vaccine, which were beyond...
The House of Representatives paid tribute on Monday night, Aug. 1 to the late former Camarines Sur 1st District Rep. Rolando “Nonoy” Andaya Jr., and highlighted just how special of a legislator and public servant he was. The late Camarines Sur 1st district Rep. Rolando Andaya (RMN DWNX Naga...
All the senators approved on Monday, Aug. 1 a resolution expressing their sympathy and condolences on the death of former President Fidel V. Ramos (FVR). The measure, Senate Resolution (SR) No.72, was principally sponsored by Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri. All other senators were made...
The House of Representatives, on Monday, Aug. 1, adopted House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 2 which expresses the lower chamber’s support for the Marcos Administration’s Medium-Term Fiscal Framework (MTFF). The House of Representatives (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Read:...
The House of Representatives has adopted House Resolution (HR) 120, which expressed the lower chamber's condolences to the bereaved family of former President Fidel V. Ramos (FVR). House Resolution 120 (Photos from House of Representatives Media Bureau) On Sunday, July 31, the 12th President of the...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri filed on Monday, Aug. 1 filed Senate Resolution (SR) No.72 expressing the profound sympathy and sincere condolences of the Senate on the death of former President Fidel Valdez Ramos, who is fondly referred to as FVR. Ramos, the 12th President of the...
Pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena must be given commendation for bringing honor to the country, a Manila lawmaker said on Sunday, July 31, following his historic bronze medal win in this year’s World Athletics Championships. (Photo from EJ Obiena’s Facebook page) In filing a resolution...
