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The Philippines needs a new “hard-hitting independent watchdog” against rampant police corruption and misconduct, Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel, vice chairperson of the House good government and public accountability committee, said. “The illegal drug trade in particular is clearly having a monstrous corruptive influence on police officers, and we must counteract this,” Pimentel stressed. […]
The House of Representatives adopted a consolidated resolution commending and congratulating the Philippine delegation to the 32nd Southeast Asian Games for winning 260 medals and placing 5th in the overall standing.Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez is the principal author of the resolution, with Majority Leader Mannix Dalipe, Senior Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos, Minority […]
The House of Representatives has approved on second reading the proposed new legislation that would enable the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to embark on an aggressive plan to modernize its systems and professionalize its staff. The House approved without any objections House Bill No. 8203, or the proposed BI Modernization Act, which was among the priority […]
The House of Representatives gave the final nod on a measure that seeks to aid indigent jobseekers in their pursuit of gainful employment by granting them discounted or waived fees on pre-employment requirements such as National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and police clearances. With an overwhelming 270 votes, the House members approved on third and […]
The House Committee on Civil Service and Professional Regulation chaired by Bohol 3rd District Representative Kristine Alexei Tutor approved the consolidation of three bills seeking to strengthen the practice of midwifery as a profession in the Philippines. At the meeting presided over by Committee Vice Chair PBA Party-list Representative Margarita “Atty. Migs” Nograles, the panel agreed […]
Ang Probinsyano Party-list Representative Alfred Delos Santos emphasized that COVID-19 vaccine primary doses and booster shots should remain free of charge for all individuals in the country who wish to receive them. In response to suggestions that people may be charged for vaccination now that COVID-19 is no longer a global public health emergency and […]
Committee on Agriculture Chairperson and Quezon Representative Wilfrido Mark Enverga bared that lawmakers will schedule an executive session to discuss if the panel needs to further investigate the proliferation of onion cartels in the country. The committee has conducted nine hearings already to look into the onion industry and determine whether cartels, hoarding, and price […]
Speaker Martin Romualdez commended the entire Gilas Pilipinas men’s basketball team for recapturing the gold medal in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games in a suspenseful finals bout against the formidable team of Cambodia.“It is truly inspiring to see the SEA Games basketball crown return to the Philippines. I commend and congratulate not only the players […]
The House of Representatives approved on second reading House Bill (HB) 1171 or the proposed “One Town, One Product Philippines Act”. Under the bill, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with minimum viable products will be provided with an assistance package to fund significant improvements in product quality, product development, design, packaging, standards compliance, marketability, […]
The minority bloc in the House of Representatives on International Nurses Day rallied behind the proposed new legislation that would increase by 75 percent the starting base pay of public nurses. House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Representative Nonoy Libanan has moved to formally co-author House Bill No. 5276, which seeks to raise from P36,619 […]