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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during the signing of the Republic Act No, 12314, or the General Appropriations Act (GAA) of 2026, recognized Congress for the reforms instituted to craft a national budget that aligns well with the Administration’s plans and vision for the country. “We thank all the members of Congress for the principled exercise […]
Speaker Bojie Dy reaffirmed his commitment to transparency, accountability, and restoring public trust as the House of Representatives prepares to welcome the new year. “Gaya ng aking sinabi noon, ako’y inyong pagkatiwalaan bilang Speaker; patuloy nating gagawin ang lahat ng makakaya upang gawin na mas bukas, mas malinaw, at mas mapagkakatiwalaan ang Kongreso,” Dy said. […]
Speaker Bojie Dy announced that the House of Representatives will shift to a paperless system and adopt blockchain technology beginning in 2026, a move that will make the Philippine Congress the first legislative body in Asia to use the technology to strengthen transparency and public trust.Dy made the announcement in a video message posted in […]
House Appropriations Committee Chairperson and Nueva Ecija Representative Mikaela Suansing said that members of both Houses of Congress can scrutinize the reconciled, enrolled 2026 General Appropriations Bill (GAB)—hours after the Committee Report was signed Sunday afternoon. “Volumes I, I-A, I-B, I-C and Volume II will all be released to the members (of both Houses of […]
The House of Representatives passed on third and final reading a total of 12 priority measures of the Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) before suspending for Christmas break. The Chamber’s deep concern for the different sectors of Philippine society was apparent in the passage of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) bill, […]
Eastern Samar Lone District Representative Christopher Sheen Gonzales lauded Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) for producing four topnotchers in the recently concluded Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT), describing the feat as a source of pride not only for the university but for the entire province. Based on the results of the September and November […]
After days of meetings that stretched into overtime, the bicameral conference committee completed deliberations on the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, clearing the way for its timely enactment and eliminating the risk of a reenacted General Appropriations Act. The assurance was given by House Committee on Appropriations Chair Nueva Ecija Representative Mikaela Angela Suansing […]
House Committee on Human Rights Chair and Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante Jr., in his privilege speech, condemned the reported water cannon attack by Chinese forces that injured three Filipino fishermen near Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, calling the incident a “clear and unacceptable violation of human rights and international law.”Abante […]
House Deputy Majority Leader Zia Alonto Adiong expressed confidence that the bicameral conference committee will complete its work on the proposed 2026 national budget in time for ratification next week, avoiding what he described as the “worst-case scenario” of a reenacted budget. In an ambush interview, Adiong said both the House and Senate contingents are […]
Pampanga First District Representative Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. expressed support on the Anti-Political Dynasty Bill being pushed in the 20th Congress.“Ang pagpasa ng Anti-Dynasty Bill ay isang paraan para maibalik ang tiwala ng tao sa pamahalaan,” Lazatin said. “Naniniwala ako na mas magiging inclusive at accountable ang gobyerno pag naipasa ito.” “Naniniwala ako na mas […]