Former House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano on Sunday challenged lawmakers to think critically about the 25-year franchise application of online cockfighting or e-sabong operators being deliberated in the Lower House despite opposition to the proposed bill from religious leaders and other legislators....
PEACE-MAKER Former Speaker of the House Jose C. De Venecia Jr. Last Nov. 28, our dear friend, Prince Norodom Ranariddh of Cambodia, succumbed to a lingering sickness. He was 77. Prince Ranarridh, son of the late legendary King Norodom Sihanouk and brother of the current King, Norodom Sihamoni, was...
Christmas came early for a retired overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who won a house and lot from Lessandra during the 10th OFW and Family Summit of the Villar Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance (Villar SIPAG) last Nov. 19. Senator Cynthia Villar (MANILA BULLETIN) “Thank you...
A bill granting married women the rightto retain their maiden names instead of adopting surnames of their husbands has been approved by the House of Representatives.
HOR plenary pandemic With 227 members voting in the affirmative, House Bill 10459 was passed on third and final reading. There...
Probinsyano Ako Partylist Rep. Jose “Bonito” Singson on Wednesday, Dec. 1 urged Congress leaders to include in their priority list of legislations the bill proposing to put an end to the exportation of raw black sand and its derivatives. F615A34A-3A3A-4640-B6B4-2FD7B5D43C7A Singson aired the...
'House of Gucci' ROME (AFP) - The heirs of Italian fashion house Gucci on Monday threatened to take legal action over Ridley Scott's new film "House of Gucci" for depicting members of the family as "hooligans". The movie, which is already picking up an Oscar buzz, stars Lady Gaga as Patrizia...
Malacañang is leaving it up to Congress to decide whether or not it will craft a law that would make coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination mandatory in the country. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles (Photo from Karlo Nograles's Facebook) "Kailangan po ng batas. Mas magiging ano yan, mas...
The House of Representatives approved on second reading on Monday night, Nov. 29, the bill declaring the maritime zones of the Philippines to firmly establish it legal rights to conduct social, economic, commercial and other activities in the covered areas. West Philippine Sea image House Bill 9981...
The House Committee on Youth and Sports Development, chaired by Isabela 5th District Rep. Faustino Michael Dy III, approved the bill granting retirement, health care, and death benefits to retirement, health care, and death benefits to professional Filipino athletes who won awards in international...
The House Committee on Ways and Means approved on Monday, Nov. 19 legislative proposals increasing to ten percent from five percent the rate of discounts on water and electricity bills of senior citizens. Senior Citizens In a hearing, the House panel chaired by Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda granted...
Allegedly ignored in the House of Representatives, the Catholic church and other religious groups seeking the rejection of bills legalizing E-sabong and other forms of internet gambling may find solace from the Senate leadership. Lacson-Sotto tandem This was gathered after Senate President Vicente...
House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on Sunday called on eligible Filipinos who remain unvaccinated to get a jab during the national COVID-19 vaccination days slated on Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 and on Dec. 15 to 17, to help prevent another pandemic surge as families prepare for the holiday season. Velasco...
