Marikina City 2nd Rep. Stella Quimbo (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives passed on second reading the measure seeking to institutionalize the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program, even as...
The empty seats of the social media personalities who no-showed the House tri-comm hearing Tuesday, Feb. 4 (PPAB) The House tri-committee (tri-comm) issued multiple show cause orders on Tuesday, Feb. 4 against the numerous social media...
​House and Senate lawmakers have jointly approved in bicam the proposed Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) System Act that is meant to overhaul the existing system and make it more comprehensive, sustainable, and accessible for the benefit of Filipino children. The solons from both...
(Unsplash) On the strength of 177 affirmative votes, the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading the measure strengthening the administration of excise tax on tobacco products. House Bill (HB) No.11286, which covers...
Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman (Facebook) The House of Representatives has adopted a resolution expressing its “profound condolences” to the family of their beloved late colleague, Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman. Adopted and...
Jobseekers (MANILA BULLETIN) The P200 wage hike bill for private sector workers continued its swift progress in the House of Representatives on Monday, Feb. 3 after it was sponsored in plenary and approved on second reading during the same...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives unanimously approved on third and final reading on Monday night, Feb. 3 the measure that seeks to reserve a place for departed Philippine sports...
The House plenary (Speaker’s office) With 193 "yes" votes, the House of Representatives gave final approval on Monday night, Feb. 3 to the measure that imposes a hefty P500,000 fine on so-called "nuisance candidates" during election...
The House plenary (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved on third and final reading the measure that seeks to overhaul the Philippine healthcare system by amending the Universal...
Flag of China (Unsplash) Security experts and former lawmakers from the United States (US) have sharply criticized China's escalating military aggression, economic coercion, and covert political interference in democracies worldwide. Former US...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is warning lawmakers about the severe consequences of the proposed ₱200 daily minimum wage hike, pointing out its inflationary effects and impact on micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). In a statement, PCCI President Enunina...
Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (Facebook) Senior Deputy Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos quoted the great Mahatma Gandhi of India in his speech Monday, Feb. 3 as he inspired House of Representatives...
