Designed to empower early-stage entrepreneurs, [Founders Launchpad](http://www.founderslaunchpad.vc) was recently launched by [AHG Lab](http://www.ahglab.com) and [Draper Startup House](http://www.draperstartuphouse.com). Founders Launchpad is a hands-on startup incubator program  aimed...
A Filipino boxing icon paid a courtesy call to Speaker Martin Romualdez on Wednesday, March 22 at the House of Representatives in Quezon City. Chatting and posing for pictures with Romualdez was Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire Jr. Donaire, 40, is truly one of the greats in the sport based on his...
A police major is on the verge of being cited for contempt by the House Committee on Public Order and Safety after Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers accused him of "lying" to the panel. Barbers, during a hearing of the committee Wednesday, March 22, went as far as to manifest...
The House of Representatives is slapping a 60 -day suspension on Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnolfo Teves for "disorderly behavior". The penalty against the embattled congressman was unanimously upheld during plenary session Wednesday night, March 22. House Committee of Ethics and Privileges...
Expect the House of Representatives, particularly its many committees, to continue working even during the lengthy summer recess. This, after the House leadership authorized on Wednesday night, March 22 all its committees to hold hearings, if needed, during the period of adjournment from March 23 to...
The House Committee on Public Works and Highways on Wednesday, March 22, approved the committee reports on the proposed measure for the new Philippine Building Act (PBA) and the proposed 30-year National Infrastructure Program (NIP). Surigao del Sur 1st District Rep. Romeo Momo Sr. called the PBA a...
How's this for an accomplishment report by the congressmen? The Speaker Martin Romualdez-led House of Representatives reported on Wednesday, March 22 that it has now approved on third and final reading 23 of 31 measures identified by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) as...
Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. questioned his colleagues, especially those from House Committee on Ethics and Privileges, as to why they have singled out his unauthorized absences from the chamber. Teves said he wondered why his record of being an absentee in recent...
The House of Representatives has unanimously approved on third and final reading a measure seeking to establish a sustainable and collateral-free financing program for the country’s micro and small enterprises (MSEs). Normal voting was carried out on House Bill (HB) No.7363, or the “Pondo sa...
A measure that seeks to improve the literacy rate of Filipinos was approved on third and final reading by the House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 21. Passed in plenary after the conduct of nominal voting was House Bill (HB) No. 7414, which renames the Literacy Coordinating Council, created...
On the occasion of Women's Month, the House of Representatives gave its final approval to the bill that will allow married women to retain their maiden surname. Passed on third and final reading was House Bill (HB) No.4605, or the proposed Act providing for the right of married women to retain their...
The lower chamber has overwhelmingly approved on third and final reading a measure empowering the President to suspend the increase in premiums of “direct contributors” of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), including employees. Deputy Speaker and Cebu 6th district Rep. Vincent...
