All priority measures under President Marcos' administration are poised to be enacted by June this year, the Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Marcos presided over the fourth LEDAC meeting on...
Former Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan answering questions during a press conference (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) Is this the kind of example we want to show to children? This was the question former Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri (left), House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) Like an angry class adviser, House Speaker Martin Romualdez has told the country’s senators to "Get your act together and focus on your...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives is eager to pass the remaining four Marcos priority measures out of the 57 listed by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) as...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN The House of Representatives will resume sessions on Monday, Nov. 6 with clear-cut goals in mind: enacting the proposed P5.768-trillion national budget for 2024, and passing the remaining 11 priority...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Not only was the mission accomplished; it was accomplished way ahead of schedule. House Speaker Martin Romualdez proudly announced on Wednesday night, Sept. 27 the 100 percent completion of...
The Department of Finance (DOF) expressed its support for the inclusion of two proposed measures aimed at imposing taxes on single-use plastics and rationalizing the mining fiscal regime. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said the DOF endorses the recent advancements made by the...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said on Wednesday, Sept. 20, that the Senate is "on track" when it comes to the passage of the current administration's priority measures. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Senator Joel Villanueva) Villanueva made the statement after he attended, together with...
Malacañang said the 20 priority bills pushed by President Marcos are on track for passage this year. President Marcos attends the third Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) meeting on Sept. 20, 2023 in Malacañan Palace. (Photo courtesy of PCO) Following the third...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) The House of Representatives has passed on third and final reading all but two measures identified by the Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) for passage by the end of the...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives passed another Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC)-listed bill on third and final reading during plenary session. Given final approval on late...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) Two down, only seven more to go. With the passage of House Bill (HB) No. 8443, which seeks to establish the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS); and HB No. 8456, or the Philippine Downstream Natural Gas Industry...
