House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) After 33 days, the House Committee on Appropriations adjourned on Tuesday night, Sept. 12 its grueling per agency budget deliberations on the proppsed 2024 national budget. "Madam chairman, I move...
EJ Obiena Filipino pole vault phenom Ernest John “EJ” Obiena continues to win accolades for the country--something that the House of Representatives can't help but notice. As such, the lower chamber adopted during plenary session late Wednesday...
The House plenary (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives adopted on late Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 6 a resolution expressing the chamber’s profound condolences to the family of veteran broadcast journalist Mike Enriquez, who...
(Unsplash) A measure that aims to prevent teenage pregnancies and protect young mothers have been unanimously approved on third and final reading in the House of Representatives. Garnering 232 affirmative votes during plenary session Tuesday night, Sept. 5...
Vice President Sara Duterte (Facebook) House Speaker Martin Romualdez had earlier vowed that congressmen will pass the proposed P5.768-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) or national budget for 2024 in just five weeks. Four of these...
The House plenary hall (Contributed photo) The House of Representatives paid tribute to the late Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 29 by adopting a resolution. Adopted via simple voice vote...
Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba (Facebook) Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba, who had been slapped with a contempt order by a committee in the House of Representatives, was released by the chamber on Thursday night, Aug. 24 after showing solons that he was...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives took custody of Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 24, a week after the official was cited for contempt and ordered detained by an...
(Unsplash) A measure seeking to expand the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) through the addition of an adult education component in the existing law has been overwhelmingly passed in the House of Representatives. House Bill (HB) No. 8497 or the...
Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. The House of Representatives has formally asked the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to hold a special election in order to name a replacement for the expelled Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep....
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...
(Unsplash) The House of Representatives has passed a bill that aims to support young Filipino athletes by institutionalizing a sports voucher system that they can use for their training or for the purchase of sports equipment. Gaining 275 affirmative votes...
