House Speaker Martin Romualdez can't help but feel proud of his fellow congressman in light of the “very good” net satisfaction rating the chamber received for their performance in the fourth quarter of 2022, based on a Social Weather Stations (SWS). House Speaker Martin Romualdez (MANILA...
High-ranking House of Representatives members are seeking a two-year extension to the availment of the estate tax amnesty, as provided for under Republic Act (RA) No.11213 or the "Tax Amnesty Act". Leading the filing of House Bill (HB) No.7409 was House Speaker and Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin...
The House of Representatives will continue to back the Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) modernization program. House Speaker Martin Romualdez gave this assurance during the HOR-AFP fellowship series (Visayas leg) in Cebu City, which was also attended by other House members and high-ranking...
The House of Representatives leadership is taking advantage of the lenghty summer break to the hone the skills and knowledge of its staff. On Wednesday, March 29, staff from Office of Speaker Martin Romualdez and those from the offices of Tingog Party-list Reps. Yedda Marie Romualdez and Jude Acidre...
At least one ranking congressman has voiced out his support for a constituent assembly (con-ass) over a constitutional convention (con-con) in the ongoing effort to revise the 1987 Constitution. According to House Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 3rd district Rep Aurelio "Dong" Gonzales Jr., going the...
The camp of Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr. is appealing the imposition of a 60-day suspension order against the embattled solon before the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges. "We write once again to plead the cause of our client, [Teves], particularly on matters...
Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr. will be denied of his "monetary privileges" as a congressman, including his salary, during his 60-day suspension. Thus, said House Secretary General Reginald Velasco when asked about what would happen to Teves amid his suspension. "Under...
The House of Representatives has received a letter from Pamplona town Mayor Janice Degamo asking the chamber to impose the penalty of expulsion to the recently suspended Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr. Thus, said House Secretary General Reginald Velasco in a chance...
A Filipino boxing icon paid a courtesy call to Speaker Martin Romualdez on Wednesday, March 22 at the House of Representatives in Quezon City. Chatting and posing for pictures with Romualdez was Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire Jr. Donaire, 40, is truly one of the greats in the sport based on his...
A police major is on the verge of being cited for contempt by the House Committee on Public Order and Safety after Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers accused him of "lying" to the panel. Barbers, during a hearing of the committee Wednesday, March 22, went as far as to manifest...
The House of Representatives is slapping a 60 -day suspension on Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnolfo Teves for "disorderly behavior". The penalty against the embattled congressman was unanimously upheld during plenary session Wednesday night, March 22. House Committee of Ethics and Privileges...
Expect the House of Representatives, particularly its many committees, to continue working even during the lengthy summer recess. This, after the House leadership authorized on Wednesday night, March 22 all its committees to hold hearings, if needed, during the period of adjournment from March 23 to...
