With the question on the House Speakership in the 19th Congress practically settled with the expected ascension of Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez, the focus now shifts to who will be the House Majority Leader. But what makes the position so important? For all intents and purposes, the...
Don't talk, just listen. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (left) gives his son Sandro a hug (Noel Pabalate/ MANILA BULLETIN) That's basically the advice that Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos received from his esteemed father and uncle as he begins his journey in the House of...
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...
The top officials of Muntinlupa paid tribute to former congressman and budget secretary Rolando “Nonoy” Andaya Jr. who passed away on June 30. He was 53. Andaya’s children, Ranton and Katrina, announced the passing of their dad on Facebook. “With deep grief and sadness, we announce the...
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,...
A reelected congressman is hoping that outgoing President Duterte will sign an amendatory law doubling the monthly pension of indigent senior citizens from P500 to P1,000 before the latter steps down from office at the end of the month. Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (Facebook)...
Outgoing Muntinlupa Rep. Ruffy Biazon has started preparing to assume his role as the new mayor of the city. On June 3, Biazon had a meeting with the incoming members of the Muntinlupa City Council and Vice Mayor Artemio Simundac. Muntinlupa mayor-elect Ruffy Biazon (front) with Vice Mayor Artemio...
The House of the Representatives has adjourned sine die, signaling the end of the third regular session and of the 18th Congress as a whole. Speaker Lord Allan Velasco presides over the 3rd Regular Session of the 18th Congress of the Philippines on June 1 (Photo from House of Representatives...
Incumbent House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco endorsed on Tuesday, May 17 Majority Leader and Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez as his successor for the top post in the legislative chamber in the upcoming 19th Congress. BATON PASSED?--Majority Leader Martin Romualdez (left) share a fist bump...
“Allow critical dissent to flourish and respect the independence of a vibrant, although only a handful, of minority Representatives.” Rep. Edcel Lagman (File Photo) This, said human rights lawyer and Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman as the House prepares for the incoming 19th Congress...
Another solon, Dinagat Islands lone district Rep. Alan Ecleo, has voiced support for Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez to be elected Speaker of the House of Representatives. House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez (Lakas-CMD Media) "We, in Dinagat Islands, welcome a House leadership under...
Majority Leader and Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez has finally addressed on Saturday, May 14 the issue on the House Speakership, which appears to be his for the taking. Majority Leader Martin Romualdez (Lakas-CMD Media) This, after several political personalities endorsed him for the top...
