President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will not be eligible to the proposed term limits and reelection in the bill filed by Pampanga Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr., who sought to reduce the president’s and vice president’s terms to five years, but with one reelection. Pampanga 3rd District Rep....
Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos may be the presidential son, but he still wants to be treated like a normal congressman. Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (Contributed photo) Rep. Marcos was among the 59 participants Monday, July 4 of the second day of the executive course...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid is seeking to enhance the resiliency and adaptability of Filipino farmers to climate change and equipping them for climate-sensitive decision-making and providing access to localized weather and climate information. The proposed law, to be known as...
The Absolute Divorce Bill or House Bill (HB) No. 78 has been re-filed by human rights lawyer and Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman, he said on Sunday, July 3. Rep. Edcel Lagman (File Photo) The re-filed bill in question seeks to reinstate “absolute divorce as an alternative mode for the...
Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel on Sunday, July 3, commended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s plans to prioritize the country’s food security, saying that increased farm output will create a buffer against the soaring food prices. Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel (FACEBOOK / MANILA...
Self-serving is how ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro described the push for charter change (cha-cha) in the 19th Congress; specifically, the proposed term limit reduction with one allowed re-election. Resolution of Both Houses No. 1–which Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio Gonzales Jr....
Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin Romualdez has filed the first bill in the 19th Congress, seeking to allocate P10 billion to two state banks to expand their lending capacities to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to help these recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. Leyte 1st District...
House of Representatives members led by House Majority Leader and Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez are urging Filipinos to support the new administration of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez (left) and Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay...
Sets of bills and resolutions of senators are expected to be filed starting Monday for the coming 19th Congress that begins July 25. Based on guidelines, the first one to file will be the most senior or the one with the longest tenure the Upper Chamber. The honor goes to Senator Loren Legarda who...
Several House of Representatives members of the upcoming 19th Congress managed to rub elbows with President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. in the days prior to the latter's inauguration on June 30. Back, from left: Rep. Macnell Lusotan, Marino Party-list; Rep. Sandra Eriguel, 2nd district,...
Outgoing Senator Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson is hoping senators in the 19th Congress would continue his crusade of tenaciously scrutinizing the national budget and keeping it free from dubious congressional insertions, known as "pork barrel”, and useless appropriations. "I hope somebody will take...
Incoming lawmakers of the 19th Congress attended the commencement of the House of Representatives' “Executive Course on Legislation” on Monday, June 27, to orient both first-time and seasoned solons in the lower chamber. Incoming lawmakers attend the commencement of the Executive Course on...