Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel (Speaker's office) Four months after winning the Miss Universe 2022 crown, Filipino-American R’Bonney Gabriel was feted by the Philippine House of Representatives by way of a resolution. Adopted by the House during plenary session Wednesday, May 17 was House...
House Secretary General Reginald Velasco (Contributed photo) House Secretary General Reginald Velasco said he hopes the Committee on Ethics would be able to act on the case of the currently suspended Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr. before the end of the first regular...
(MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives has approved on second reading the bill seeking to rationalize the disability pension of veterans who suffered disabilities while they were still in active service. Passed via simple voice vote (ayes vs. nayes) during plenary session Tuesday, May 16...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (second from left) administers the oath to Bukidnon 2nd district Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores (second from right) as the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats' (CMD) 71st House member at the Speaker’s office on Tuesday afternoon, May 16. (Speaker's office) The Speaker...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Rep. Salceda's office) Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda of the House of Representatives has challenged the Senate to "match their speed" when it comes to legislation. “I urge the Senate, for this and in general, try to match the speed with which the House...
(Unsplash) With a vote of 258-3-0 (yes-no-abstain), the House of Representatives easily passed on third and final reading the measure enhancing the continuing professional development (CPD) of Filipino professionals as an integral component of career progression and specialization programs. The...
(MANILA BULLETIN) On the strength of 260 affirmative votes, the lower chamber unanimously has passed on Monday afternoon, May 15 the measure seeking to redefine the crime of illegal recruitment by a syndicate, particularly when committed by non-licensees or non-holders of authority. Declared...
The House plenary. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) A measure unanimously passed on third and final reading by the House of Representatives gives reformed drug dependents a second chance to become a productive member of society by having them undergo technical-vocational education and training...
House of Representatives (PPAB) An estimated one million families are expected to benefit from the bill extending the availment period of estate tax amnesty--the same bill that was passed on third and final reading by the House of Representatives on Monday afternoon, May 15. Given final nod by the...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and a lawmaker encouraged the Congress to approve a proposed bill from the House of Representatives (HoR) that seeks to modernize the agency through asset acquisition, facility upgrade, and personnel training. (Photo courtesy of PCG) House Bill (HB) No. 8028 or the...
(Facebook) The House of Representatives held on Thursday, May 11 a necrological service for one of its beloved former members, the late Nueva Vizcaya Governor Carlos Padilla. The necrological service, which began with a Requiem Mass, took place at the House plenary hall. (Facebook) Among those who...
Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Stella Quimbo (left), and Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (MANILA BULLETIN, Facebook) With a new budget season lurking around the corner, ranking House of Representatives members have begun to scrutinize the different government agencies on the proper...
