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The House of Representatives, in a move to mitigate the effects of climate change and preserve the environment, approved on second reading House Bill 7373 which seeks to require the planting of trees for any construction of residential, commercial, industrial, and public buildings. The proposed “Green Building Act,” principally authored by Rep. Emmeline Aglipay-Villar, declares […]
The House of Representatives unanimously approved on third and final reading House Bill 7510, which seeks to require the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) to print postage stamps depicting the country’s tourist attractions and destinations. The bill requires the printing of postage stamps depicting the country’s tourist attractions and destinations. All 230 members present during the […]
The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading House Bill 6475 or the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law by an overwhelming vote of 227 in favor of the measure, 11 against and 2 abstentions. Approval of the measure on 2nd and 3rd reading was made possible after President Rodrigo Duterte certified the measure as […]
The House Committee on Tourism approved three Ecotourism bills sponsored by Rep. Lord Allan Velasco. The three House Bills numbered 7022, 7023 and 7024 aims to conserve and develop the Municipality of Sta. Cruz, Torrijos White Beach and Luzon Datum into Ecotourism areas. “Ecotourism projects,” Velasco said, “are meant to create attractive tourist destinations without […]
The House committee on public information approved House Bill 681, seeking to require movie, television and radio producers, promotion and advertising agencies, talent promoters and other similar entities employing unemancipated minors to deposit the talent fees or income of the child actors and actresses in a trust fund. The committee chaired by Rep. Scott Davies […]
It will be more fun in the Philippines as both local and foreign tourists will have more scenic destinations to enjoy. The House committee on tourism chaired by Rep. Lucy Gomez approved seven bills which declare certain parts of the country as ecotourism zones/sites and tourist destinations. These are House Bills 5072, 5229, 5230, 5231, […]
The House special committee on food security approved a substitute bill seeking to reduce food waste through donations and waste recycling. The committee chaired by Rep. Leo Rafael Cueva passed the bill titled “Food Waste Reduction Act” which substituted House Bills 2496, 4263, 4675, 5746, 6235 and 6789 authored by Reps. Conrado Estrella III, Evelina […]
The House committee on basic education and culture adopted House Resolution 1099 which acknowledges the great contribution of the late famed artist Mauro “Malang” Santos to Filipino culture and arts. The committee chaired by Rep. Ramon Durano VI adopted the resolution authored by Rep. Deogracias Victor Savellano. Malang was an award-winning cartoonist, illustrator, and fine […]
The House committee on transportation approved House Bill 6090, which seeks the establishment and construction of the Philippine Coast Guard General Hospital (PCGGH) to give dignity and provide an efficient health care delivery system to Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel and their dependents. The proposed “Philippine Coast Guard General Hospital Act,” authored by Rep. Federico […]
The House Committee on Energy has mobilized its technical working group (TWG) to start harmonizing two bills seeking to encourage consumers to use the solar power system and provide renewable energy developers with incentives and financing capability. Up for consolidation are House Bills 6960 and 6565 authored by Representatives Jose Enrique Garcia III and Carlos […]