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HOUSE TO SEND DELEGATES TO WASHINGTON INTEL FORUM

The House of Representatives will send a delegation to the 10th Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum (PISF), a leading international security forum, to increase understanding of global threats and create actionable solutions to counter these threats. Deputy Speakers Tonypet Albano of Isabela and Raymond Democrito Mendoza of the TUCP Partylist will head the delegation to the December […]

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HOUSE OKS MOTORCYLE CRIME PREVENTION ACT AMENDMENT

The House of Representatives approved on second reading the measure rationalizing the safety measures and penalties relative to the operation of motorcycles, amending for the purpose Republic Act (RA) 11235, otherwise known as the “Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act.” According to Iloilo City Representative Jam-Jam Baronda, House Bill (HB) 11113 seeks to address issues raised about […]

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HOUSE PANEL STARTS PROBE ON FOOD SMUGGLING

The ‘Murang Pagkain Supercommittee’ convened recently to begin its inquiry into smuggling and price manipulation of basic goods and essential commodities, with the end-goal of crafting legislation to achieve zero hunger and promoting food and nutrition security.  The supercommittee is composed of the committees on ways and means chaired by Albay Representative Joey Salceda, trade […]

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HOUSE HOSTS HEALTHY LIFESTYLE SEMINAR FOR KIDS

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 […]

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2 BILLS ON OFW PERKS GET HOUSE OK ON 2ND READING

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 […]

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BILL WANTS GOV’T SEIZURE OF FOREIGN-OWNED PROPERTY

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 […]

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MERALCO FRANCHISE RENEWAL GETS HOUSE OK

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 […]

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HOUSE RESUMES PROBE INTO OVP CONFIDENTIAL FUND

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 […]

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HOUSE HOLDS PWD OUTREACH PROGRAM

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 […]

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EJERCITO TO HOUSE: EXPEDITE UHC AMENDMENTS

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 […]