RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil -- The election of the first trans members of Congress in Brazil is "historic," but a strong showing by far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and his allies means they risk facing hostility and even violence, experts say. In this file photo taken on May 17, 2022, Sao Paulo's...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III urged Congress to consider a realignment of the P150-million confidential funds of the Department of Education (DepEd). This, after he questioned the necessity for such a huge funding for a civilian agency tasked to promote education, not...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla has asked whether amending the Constitution is needed to improve the process of appointing members as well as other procedures of the Judiciary. Padilla, chairman of the Senate committee on constitutional reforms and revision of codes, raised this question...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Monday, September 21 told Malacanang and Congress leaders to stop dilly-dallying by banning now the multi-billion-peso but crime-laden Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) operations. This after Pimentel welcomed the pronouncement of...
An advocacy group on Thursday, Sept. 15, urged Congress to prioritize the recovery of the education system in the deliberations for the 2023 budget as the learning crisis continues to grip the country. Students of Corazon Aquino Elementary School in Quezon City during the first day of classes for...
Executive Secretary Vic Rodriguez has thanked the Congress for supporting the proposed 2023 budget of the Office of the President (OP). Executive Secretary Vic Rodriguez with Presidential son Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos and House Speaker Martin Romualdez, a cousin of the President....
House Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto on Saturday, Aug. 27, raised a red flag on Malacañang’s allotment of P588 billion for “unprogrammed appropriations” in the 2023 national budget. (Photo from Batangas Rep. Ralph Recto’s office) Recto, a representative of Batangas's 6th district, revealed the...
The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) warned that three flagship mining projects will be in jeopardy while a number of large-scale operations run the risk of closure, resulting in massive unemployment once the mining tax bill is passed into law. The proposed mining tax bill was recently...
The two chambers of Congress are asked today whether they are willing to spend P18-billion for Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) elections rescheduled from this coming December to next year. Senator Imee Marcos Senator Imee Marcos, chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral...
The legislative agenda of lady lawmakers in the House of Representatives won't get left behind in the 19th Congress, House Speaker Martin Romualdez vowed. Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker's office) “Rest assured that the leadership of the 19th Congress will support your endeavors to advance the...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has submitted for deliberation the 2023 National Expenditure Program (NEP) to the House of Representatives in a turnover ceremony on Monday, Aug. 22. DBM Secretary Pangandaman (left) turns over the 2023 NEP to Speaker Romualdez (Photo from Speaker...
House members have made the case for the revival of the death penalty or capital punishment through the filing of several House bills (HB) in the 19th Congress. (Ye Jinghan/ Unsplash) “While it can be argued that one’s death will never commensurate his/her crimes," read HB No.501 filed by Davao...
