President Marcos said he would call for a special session of the Senate to tackle the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte if the Senate makes a request. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. holds a press conference at the Malacañan Palace on Feb. 6, 2025, following the impeachment of...
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero reported a “big haul of bills” marking his first 100 days in office as the Senate adjourned sessions for a month-long congressional break. Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero (Senate PRIB photo) Plenary sessions are set to resume by Nov. 4 with...
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero said he will ask his colleagues if they can hold plenary sessions four times a week once Congress opens for its third regular session. Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero (MB file photo) In a press conference on Friday, July 19, Escudero said that they...
Militant solons from the Makabayan bloc want full face-to-face plenary sessions to come back in the House of Representatives. For this purpose, the Makabayan led by House Deputy Minority leader and ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro filed House Resolution (HR) No. 859. "It is unfortunate and...
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) (MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is set to increase this year its coverage for outpatient hemodialysis to 156 sessions from the current 90 sessions. This is in line with the state health insurer's...
The House of Representatives leadership finds itself somewhat on the defensive regarding the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) upon the resumption of sessions tomorrow, Monday, Jan. 23. The House plenary (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) It all started Friday when Albay 2nd district...
A new Philippine president. A new plenary hall. A new House Speaker. The main Philippine flag inside the House plenary hall (PPAB) The House of Representatives will have the imagery of a new beginning--a clean slate of sorts--going for it when it finally starts the first regular session of the 19th...
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., the world’s leading TV manufacturer for 16 consecutive years, recently announced the details of its upcoming 2022 Media Forum sessions that will highlight the technology, features and innovation behind the new product lineup. Formerly known as Technical Seminars, the...
The world of online trade is an exciting journey. However, like any other financial endeavor, one has to become familiar with the foundations of the game such as how to manage risks and execute trading strategies. 1on1 coaching sessions with SmarTrade Coach Gloria Mendoza SmarTrade’s free...
An "Fuel Crisis Ad Hoc Committee" will convene in the House of Representatives next week to tackle possible solutions to the problem of runaway domestic fuel prices. (Photo from House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco's Facebook) This was confirmed by House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco Friday afternoon,...
PASAHERO Party-list has added its voice to the growing clamor of stakeholders who want to suspend excise tax on oil products amid concerns that local pump prices would continue to climb in the coming weeks. (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) According to Allan Yap, the party-list's founder, the proposed...
So critical is the issue on skyrocketing pump fuel prices that Congress should be allowed to hold special sessions in order to help remedy the situation. House Deputy Speaker Mikee Romero (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Deputy Speaker and 1-Pacman Party-list Rep. Mikee Romero made this pitch to...
