PEACE-MAKER Jose de Venecia Jr. Former Speaker of the House Amid the recent tensions in the Taiwan Strait, which is one of the protracted flashpoints in Asia and in the world, we wish to reiterate our continuing modest calls and fervent wish against a possible Cold War in the Asia Pacific region....
In an effort to promote racial, ethnic, and religious equality, Basilan lone district Rep. Mujiv Hataman has filed a House bill (HB) that seeks to impose legal penalties on discrimination. Basilan lone district Rep. Mujiv Hataman (Screencap from House of Representatives Livestream) The Mindanaoan...
SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta warned officials of three agencies that they would be summoned by the House of Representatives "in proper time" if they fail to address the issue on the deal between shuttered media giant ABS-CBN and TV5. SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta (Ellison...
Movie actor-turned-Leyte 4th district Rep. Richard Gomez, through a House Resolution (HR), has expressed the lower chamber’s sympathy and condolences to the bereaved family of Asian track and field legend Lydia de Vega-Mercado. Lydia de Vega De Vega-Mercado, dubbed the “Sprint Queen of Asia,”...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has bared that the creation of the country's virology center is about to shape up. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of the Office of the President) "I have presented to the Congress, both Houses of Congress, the proposed creation...
Makabayan bloc lawmakers are seeking reparations for victims of human rights violations (HRV) and proper documentation of such HRVs that took place during the martial law era under the administration of late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. (From left to right) Kabataan Party-list Rep. Raoul Manuel,...
Kids on social media "Is the social media regulation and protection act really going to work?" said a fellow mom when I shared with her the news about this house bill filed by Laguna Representative Dan Fernandez. I have read and heard many resolutions about how we can smarten up social media...
Department of Education (DepEd) Undersecretary Epimaco Densing III sought from the House of Representatives Wednesday, Aug. 10 the passage of three proposed laws from the agency’s legislative agenda. DepEd Undersecretary Epimaco Densing III (Screenshot from Zoom) Densing led the DepEd officials...
Lawmakers of the House minority bloc want to investigate the delisting of 1.3 million Filipinos as beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). (From left to right) Abalos, Brosas, OFW Party-list Rep. Marissa Magsino, and Lee at the Minority Bloc press conference on Aug. 10....
Amid the alleged proliferation of paid trolls who spread disinformation and misinformation, two lawmakers have moved to criminalize peddlers and creators of fake news. Malabon City lone district Rep. Jaye Lacson-Noel and An Waray Party-list Rep. Florencio Noel filed House Bill (HB) 2971, otherwise...
From left: PCCI Chairman, William Co; Honorary Chair, Ma. Alegria Sibal Limjoco; President, George Barcelon; House Speaker, Ferdinand Martin Romualdez; Honorary Chair and Treasurer, Sergio Ortiz Luis Jr.; and VP for regional affairs, Nina Mangio. House Speaker, Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, has...
The House of Representatives has congratulated the influential religious sect Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) on the occasion of its recent 108th anniversary. File photo | iglesianicristo.net | Manila Bulletin The INC celebrated its 108th anniversary last July 27. Leyte 4th district Rep. Richard Gomez...
