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The House of Representatives hosted a seminar promoting awareness for a heathy lifestyle among children and Filipinos. The seminar, entitled Champions of Children’s Optimal (COCO) Heart Health, highlights the profound responsibility of parents, guardians, educators and healthcare professionals “in ensuring that children grow up strong, resilient, and healthy.” Committee on the Welfare of Children chairperson […]
The House of Representatives approved on second reading two House Bills (HBs) seeking to provide additional benefits for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). House Bill (HB) 10959, principally authored by Deputy Speaker Dong Gonzales Jr., seeks to entitle overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) 50% discount on fees or charges imposed on remittances to their families in the […]
Several House leaders filed House Bill No. 11043, or the proposed “Civil Forfeiture Act,” authorizing the government to seize unlawfully acquired real estate properties by foreign nationals, particularly those linked to illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). The bill is a result of the ongoing investigation by the House Quad Committee into the alleged criminal […]
The House of Representatives, voting 186-7 with four abstentions, approved on third and final reading House Bill No. 10926, renewing for another 25 years the franchise granted to the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), under Republic Act 9209. RA 9209 granted Meralco a franchise to construct, operate and maintain a distribution system for the conveyance of […]
The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability chaired by Manila Representative Joel Chua resumed its inquiry into the fund utilization of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) during the tenure of Vice President Sara Duterte. Antipolo City Representative Romeo Acop raised concerns about the use of […]
The House of Representatives (HRep) held its first outreach program for persons with disabilities (PWDs) at the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA). The program involved the distribution of wheel chairs, quad cane, cane, stroller-walkers, crutches and grocery food packs with toiletries to PWDs beneficiaries. “This is the first time (the HRep) conducted this outreach […]
Senior Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito called on the House of Representatives to expedite its version of the proposed amendments to the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act following the Senate’s unanimous approval of Senate Bill 2620 on its third and final reading. Ejercito expressed hope that his colleagues in the House will pass their version […]
The House of Representatives organized a community outreach program as part of the 2024 HRep Month celebration and the institution’s 117th founding anniversary. Representing the values of empathy, solidarity and service, the Committee Affairs Department (CAD) spearheaded the project, which focused on supporting the elderly and orphaned children in residential care facilities located at Barangay […]
The House of Representatives (HRep) celebrated the contributions of senior citizens to nation-building during its flag raising ceremony to mark the Elderly Filipino Week. “Our elderly have spent decades building our communities and supporting the development of our country. It is our sheer duty as lawmakers and staff to keep pushing for policies that protect […]
“Sa Suporta sa Agrikultura, Panalo ang Masa.” This was stressed by AGRI Party-list as it filed its Certificate of Candidacy (CoC) for reelection with its advocacy on protecting the rights and livelihood of farmers, fisherfolk, and other local food producers and continuing its fight for job security and improved healthcare in the country. Currently, AGRI […]