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The House of Representatives has approved a bill that will provide administrative sanctions against private elementary and high school educational institutions that will bar learners from taking scheduled periodic examinations due to unsettled financial obligations.“With this important legislation, we hope to democratize access to private basic education, and allow our learners the chance to take […]
Two House Members called on the government to provide better working conditions, wages and opportunities to the country’s health workers to build a strong and resilient healthcare system in the country, as well as encourage healthcare workers to stay in the country rather than work abroad. Nueva Ecija 3rd District Representative Ria Vergara and ACT Teachers […]
The House Committee on Ways and Means chaired by Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda approved the substitute bill to House Bills (HB) 374 and 3254, which seeks to penalize the smuggling of foreign currency and other monetary instruments in bulk into or out of the Philippines. Salceda underscored that the measure would help ease customs […]
Amid the uptick in confirmed COVID-19 cases, the House Committee on Appropriations chaired by AKO BICOL Party-list Representative Zaldy Co looked into the budgetary performance of the Department of Health (DOH). The panel examined in particular the agency’s financial reports, budget utilization, and Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP) implementation status for Fiscal Year 2022 until […]
The House Committee on Welfare of Children chaired by BHW Party-list Representative Angelica Natasha Co approved the substitute bill seeking to strengthen the early childhood care and development system in the country. The measure replaces House Bills 3307 and 4319, authored by Camarines Norte Representative Josefina Tallado and Parañaque City Representative Gus Tambunting, respectively. Co […]
The House Committee on Energy chaired by Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Velasco convened and held a Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting to discuss House Bill 7001, which seeks the condonation of all unpaid debts, including interest payments, Value Added Taxes (VAT), and other charges on power bills that the Public Utilities Department (PUD) – Olongapo […]
A Technical Working Group of the House Committee on Agriculture and Food headed by Kabayan Party-list Representative Ron Salo held its second TWG meeting on the draft Substitute Bill seeking to revitalize the salt industry, create a comprehensive plan for its development, provide incentives to salt farmers and exporters, as well as provide funds therefor. […]
The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs chaired by Surigao del Norte Representative Ace Barbers resumed its motu propio investigation of the alleged involvement of some members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the illegal drug trade, pursuant to House Resolution 495. On October 8, 2022, the PNP conducted a buy-bust operation that resulted in […]
The House Special Committee on Creative Industry and Performing Arts chaired by Pangasinan 4thDistrict Representative Christopher de Venecia ended its inquiry into the state of the Philippine performing arts industry and other related industries with a clear goal: for the Philippines to be number one Creative Economy in ASEAN by 2030. “It’s April 2023, so […]
The House Committee on Ecology technical working group (TWG) chaired by Santa Rosa City Representative Dan Fernandez continued deliberations on House Resolution (HR) 376, urging the House to revisit the ₱18.7-billion Laguna Lake Rehabilitation Project (LLRP), and the untapped potential of Laguna Lake as a floodwater reservoir and as a source of drinking water. Fernandez briefed […]