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MORE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS FOR CEBU CITY PUSHED

The creation of more legislative districts and the formation of the Mega Cebu Development Authority are the top priority agenda of the two newly elected lawmakers in Cebu City. Cebu City’s 2nd District Representative-elect Eduardo “Edu” Rama Jr. said the city is qualified for redistricting to have additional representation in the House of Representatives, given […]

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DAGUPAN NAT’L ARTISTS TO HAVE MUSEUMS – DE VENECIA

The works of national artists Victorio Edades and Salvador Bernal will have a permanent home at their birthplace in Dagupan City after the law for the creation of a cultural center and museum was signed by President Rodrigo Duterte. Pangasinan Fourth District Representative Christopher de Venecia, the author of Republic Act (RA) 11726, said the […]

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HOUSE ADOPTS CLIMATE JUSTICE RESOLUTION — LEGARDA

Outgoing House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda stressed the need to give more teeth to effectively and efficiently implement landmark environmental laws to advance climate justice.Legarda who is returning to the Senate in the next Congress, made the remark after the House adopted Resolution 2605, expressing the House’s sensibilities toward climate justice as it […]

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PH TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD BILL GETS HOUSE NOD

The House of Representatives ratified a bicameral conference committee report on a bill establishing the Philippine Transportation Safety Board (PTSB), which shall be the primary agency responsible for the impartial investigation of transportation-related accidents. During the plenary session, the chamber approved the final version that reconciles the disagreeing provisions of House Bill 9030 and Senate […]

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ADJOURNS 18TH CONGRESS

The House of Representatives, led by Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, adjourned sine die the third and final session of the 18th Congress leaving behind a good number of important legislation that would help the country navigate through and emerge stronger from the pandemic.As the 18th Congress came to a close, Velasco has nothing but words […]

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OFW INSURANCE BILL GETS HOUSE OK – CAMPOS

The House of Representatives approved on final reading the measure seeking to expand the coverage of compulsory insurance for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). With 180 affirmative votes, six negative votes, and no abstention, the chamber passed on third reading House Bill 10802, which seeks to amend the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipino Act of 1995 […]

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LAW CREATING BILIRAN MUSEUM, CULTURAL CENTER OK’D

The passage of a law establishing the Biliran Cultural Center and Museum will help promote the cultural heritage of the country’s fourth-smallest province, a solon said. Biliran Lone District Representative Gerardo Espina, Jr. said the House bill for Biliran Cultural Center and Museum has been approved and enacted into law known as Republic Act 11772 […]

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BICAM REPORT ON WASTE MANAGEMENT GETS HOUSE OK

The House of Representatives led by Speaker Lord Allan Velasco resumed session after accomplishing its constitutional mandate to canvass the votes and proclaim the duly elected winners in the May 9, 2022, presidential and vice-presidential elections. The House Members ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the disagreeing provisions of House Bill 10696 and Senate […]

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RESO GIVING SENIORS ONLINE DISCOUNTS GETS HOUSE OK

The House of Representatives has adopted a resolution urging relevant government agencies to implement the guidelines on the application of discounts granted to seniors and persons with disabilities (PWDs) for all online transactions. During the plenary session, the chamber adopted House Resolution 2488 urging the Department of Trade and Industry, the Department of Social Welfare […]

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HOUSE RATIFIES ANTI-SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHIDREN BILL

The House of Representatives ratified a bicameral conference committee report on a bill seeking to prohibit all forms of sexual abuse or exploitation of children, either online or offline. During the plenary session, the chamber approved the final version that reconciles the disagreeing provisions of House Bill 10703 and Senate Bill 2209, or the “Anti-Sexual […]