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Three-term Senator, now Antique Representative Loren Legarda made history yet again for Antique after being chosen as one of the deputy speakers of the 18th Congress. “That alone is already a challenge for me.” Legarda, who is the first Antique representative to become Deputy Speaker, expressed her gratitude and excitement to her kasimanwas (provincemates) who […]
President Rodrigo Duterte’s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) was “quite comprehensive and sets the direction for the 18th Congress’ legislative agenda,” Senator Win Gatchalian said. “The message is very clear to the legislators that the President wants to pass the remaining legislation that has not been passed in the past three years,” Gatchalian […]
Lawmakers have nothing to fear if they don’t steal money from public funds. Senator Bong Go made this remark as he urged fellow lawmakers to support the passage of the death penalty bill for plunder and heinous crimes related to illegal drugs. In his 4th State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 22, President […]
Senate has elected the second half of its committee chairmanships for the 18th Congress. During the plenary session, Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri moved for the election of the chairpersons for 16 Senate committees. The committee chairmanships were approved by Senate President Tito Sotto. Senator Sonny Angara will head the Committee on Youth. Below […]
Newly-designated chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance Senator Sonny Angara said his panel’s scrutiny of the proposed 2020 national budget will be “thorough, transparent, truthful and will be passed on time.” Angara said the goal is to have the proposed 2020 budget, which is expected to be sent over by Malacañang to both houses […]
Barangay officials across the country are thanking President Rodrigo Duterte for calling on Congress to enact a measure to postpone the barangay elections, saying this would allow them to focus on serving their constituents instead of being distracted by politics. “If barangay elections are held next year as originally scheduled, that will only give them […]
Senator Bong Go filed a resolution congratulating and commending Senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao for defeating reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Welterweight Champion Keith Thurman recently at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. “His victory is the victory of the whole nation. His life story, hard work and dedication to serve God and […]
The House of Representatives has elected 10 lawmakers to fill up various leadership posts in the Lower Chamber. Named House Deputy Majority Leaders were Pampanga 2nd District Rep. Juan Miguel Arroyo, Batangas 4th District Rep. Lianda Bolilia, Manila 5th District Rep. Amanda Christina Bagatsing; Pampanga 4th District Rep. Juan Pablo Bondoc and Pangasinan 4th District […]
The Senate has approved the first round of committee chairmanships for the 18th Congress. A day after the opening of the first regular session of the 18th Congress, Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri moved for the election of the chairpersons for 20 Senate committees. The committee chairmanships were approved during the plenary session presided […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for the establishment of a mandatory continuing education program for elementary and high school teachers in both public and private schools. Gatchalian filed Senate Bill No. 367 or The Continuing Education for Teachers Act, which mandates government to implement a comprehensive national program for mandatory continuing education for all primary […]