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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 other Teves in the House of Representatives is crying foul over his being mistaken for the congressman who is tagged in the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo last March 4. "As an innocent person, yours truly is not involved in the killing of Governor Degamo but unfortunately my...

The House measure seeking to allow married women to keep their maiden surnames after marriage has moved forward in plenary. Approved on second reading on Tuesday night, March 14 was House Bill (HB) No.4605, or the proposed Act providing for the right of married women to retain their maiden...

CAINTA, Rizal--The Chief Executive will be the only person in the executive department whose surname is “Pacquiao” if Senator Manny Pacquiao succeeds in his bid for the Palace seat. Presidential bet Senator Manny Pacquiao presents program of government during a community forum in Taytay, Rizal...

Senate President Vicente Sotto III is seeking to legislate the right of legitimate children to use their mother's surnames. Sotto recently filed a bill that would amend and clarify sections of the country's Family Code and Civil Code. The Family Code of the Philippines states that legitimate...