The prime mover of Charter change (Cha-cha) in the current 19th Congress welcomed on Friday, March 10 a report by financial information firm Fitch Solutions that supposedly highlighted the need for the Philippines to undergo constitutional revision. Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus...
A group of Bicol congressmen is pursuing in the 19th Congress the creation of a special economic zone (SEZ) in Camarines Siur, which has been recognized as the country’s most business-friendly province for three consecutive years. Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (leftmost,...
The government would have to shell out P64.2 billion for the modernization of public utility jeepneys (PUJ) and UV Express (UVE) vans if the subsidy will be raised to P360,000 per unit. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN) This was learned by congressmen Thursday, March 9 during a public briefing of...
Filipinos now have a new "anti-marites" and "anti-fake news" tool in the form of the eCongress website. House Majority Leader and Zamboanga City 2nd district Rep. Mannix Dalipe (Contributed photo) House Majority Leader and Zamboanga City 2nd district Rep. Mannix Dalipe gave this description of...
The House of Representatives adopted on Wednesday, March 8 a resolution expressing its sincere condolences to the family of slain Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo's wake (Speaker's office) Adopted during plenary session was House Resolution (HR) No. 837....
A measure espousing rightsizing in government--one of the main calls of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.--has been passed on second reading in the House of Representatives. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Approved on second reading during plenary session Wednesday, March 8 was House...
The House of Representatives is now just one step away from completing its Charter change (Cha-cha) mission in the current 19th Congress. The House plenary (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) This, after the 314--strong lower chamber approved on second reading on Tuesday night, March 7 House Bill...
Three people--including two officials of a cold storage facility--were cited in contempt Tuesday, March 7 by the House Committee on Agriculture and Food during the panel's ongoing inquiry on the agricultural hoarding issue. SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta (Screenshot from Zoom) This, after...
Senior Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 2nd district Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's longstanding stature as one of the country’s most astute politicians have earned her the respect and admiration of her House colleagues. Parañaque City 2nd district Rep. Gus Tambunting (left) and Senior Deputy Speaker...
The Congressional Spouses Foundation, Inc. (CSFI) held its first board of Ttustees meeting on Monday, March 6 at the House of Representatives. Tingog Party-list Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez (left) and Rose Marie "Baby" Arenas (Miko Noveno) The meeting was facilitated by CSFI Chairperson Rep. Yedda...
With 307 congressmen voting in the affirmative and just one in the negative, the House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill that seeks to establish evacuation centers in every city and municipality in the country. (Unsplash) Under House Bill (HB) No.7354, these...
The House of Representatives on Monday, March 6, approved on third and final reading the proposed E-Governance Act that aims to digitalize the delivery of government services and improve government services. The House plenary (Photo by Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The shift to digitalization...
