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HOUSE COMMITS TO PUSH INVESTOR-FRIENDLY POLICIES

Speaker Martin Romualdez assured American businesses of the solid commitment of Congress to support the initiatives and programs of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to make the Philippines a more investor-friendly place.“The 19th Congress, in partnership with President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., is committed to creating an environment that fosters economic growth and attracts investments,” Romualdez said […]

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WATER CRISIS INTER-AGENCY BODY GETS HOUSE OK

The House Committee on Public Works and Highways chaired by Surigao del Sur 1st District Representative Romeo Momo Sr. approved the proposal seeking to create an inter-agency body that will propose, formulate, draft and direct the implementation of a comprehensive master plan to address the looming water crisis. House Bill (HB) 6345 also vests the inter-agency […]

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HOUSE DEV’T FORUM CITES BOHOL, ISABELA PROJECTS

The three Committees on Science and Technology, Bases Conversion and Visayas Development of the House of Representatives recently collaborated to host the Forum dubbed “Bridging Research and Policy.” Experts from the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) were on hand as resource persons for the Forum. […]

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MARCOS LAUDS HOUSE FOR NAT’L LAND USE BILL OK

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. thanked the House of Representatives led by Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez for the passage of the National Land Use Bill, which is among the priority measures of the administration.In his speech during the grand launching of Pier 88 in Liloan, Cebu, Marcos noted that such projects would help usher progress in […]

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PH SALT INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ACT GETS HOUSE OK

With an overwhelming 287 votes, the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a bill seeking to revitalize the Philippine salt industry, creating for this purpose a comprehensive development plan that would benefit industry players. Passed was House Bill (HB) No. 8278, or the proposed Philippine Salt Industry Development Act. The measure is […]

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HOUSE OKS 33 OF 42 LEDAC BILLS – ROMUALDEZ

The House of Representatives under the leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez finished the first regular session of the 19th Congress strong, as it managed to approve 33 out of 42 bills listed as priority measures of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC).Moreover, through Romualdez’s stewardship, the bigger chamber was able to […]

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HOUSE MEMBERS HOST DIALOGUE WITH INDONESIAN SOLONS

The House of Representatives hosted a dialogue with the Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Committee members of the House of Regional Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia. The Philippine contingent consisted of Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Relations and Diplomacy Vice Chairpersons Representatives Lorna Silverio and Janice Salimbangon, Committee on Foreign Affairs Chairperson Representative Ma. Rachel Arenas, Committee on Overseas […]

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BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION MODERNIZATION GETS HOUSE OK

The House of Representatives has approved on second reading the proposed new legislation that would enable the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to embark on an aggressive plan to modernize its systems and professionalize its staff. The House approved without any objections House Bill No. 8203, or the proposed BI Modernization Act, which was among the priority […]

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HOUSE OKS WAIVED FEES FOR INDIGENT JOBSEEKERS BILL

The House of Representatives gave the final nod on a measure that seeks to aid indigent jobseekers in their pursuit of gainful employment by granting them discounted or waived fees on pre-employment requirements such as National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and police clearances. With an overwhelming 270 votes, the House members approved on third and […]

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OTOP, E-VAWC BILLS GET HOUSE OK ON 2ND READING

The House of Representatives approved on second reading House Bill (HB) 1171 or the proposed “One Town, One Product Philippines Act”. Under the bill, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with minimum viable products will be provided with an assistance package to fund significant improvements in product quality, product development, design, packaging, standards compliance, marketability, […]