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House Human Rights Chair and Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante expressed hope that former President Rodrigo Duterte and former chiefs of the Philippine National Police would attend the joint hearings of the newly-formed Quad Comm that will tackle issues involving extrajudicial killings, the war on illegal drugs, and POGOs, as their participation in the […]
The House Committee on Appropriations chaired by Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co reviewed Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office’s (PCSO) fund-raising programs for health and charitable activities as part of the deliberations on the proposed 2025 national budget. Committee senior vice chairperson and Marikina City Representative Stella Luz Quimbo lauded PCSO’s support for the underprivileged, especially […]
Speaker Martin Romualdez hailed Filipino gymnast Carlos Edriel Yulo as a “sports hero” and “national treasure” for his extraordinary and electrifying triumph, winning gold medals at the Paris Olympics 2024. According to Romualdez, Yulo’s historic victories, mark the Philippines’ first-ever Olympic medals in gymnastics since joining the Summer Games 100 years ago, “symbolize the indomitable […]
The House Committee on Metro Manila Development chaired by Manila Representative Rolando Valeriano discussed short and long-term plans of concerned agencies to prevent and mitigate flooding in Metro Manila in the aftermath of Typhoon Carina. “It is highly unacceptable that the Philippines is experiencing worse disasters in Typhoon Carina than in Typhoon Ondoy in 2009,” […]
House Committee on Human Rights Chair Benny Abante reiterated that the objective of the Committee’s ongoing hearings on the previous administration’s war on illegal drugs is to obtain the truth surrounding the alleged extrajudicial killings committed in the campaign against illegal drugs and to ensure that justice is served. Quoting Amos 5:24, Abante said, “but […]
The House Committee of Public Order and Safety chaired by Sta. Rosa City Representative Dan Fernandez, in a joint hearing with the Committee on Games and Amusements chaired by Cavite Representative Antonio Ferrer, resumed their motu proprio inquiry into the proliferation of criminal activities and unlawful acts linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators or POGOs. […]
The House Committee on Ways and Means approved the substitute bill to House Bill 10329 seeking to strengthen the administration of tax on tobacco products, cigars, cigarettes, heated tobacco products, vapor products and novel tobacco products. Albay Representative Joey Sarte Salceda, principal author of HB 10329, said the illicit tobacco trade has serious implications as smokers […]
The House Committee on Public Order and Safety, in a joint inquiry with the Committee on Games and Amusements, began its investigation into the rise of criminal activities and illegal acts associated with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).Committee on Public Order and Safety chairperson and Santa Rosa City Representative Dan Fernandez said the investigation is being […]
The House of Representatives is more than ready for the third State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., with Speaker Martin Romualdez expressing confidence that they have set a grand stage for another historic presidential address.Romualdez, leader of the 300-plus-strong chamber, said preparations for President Marcos Jr.’s SONA on July 22 […]
The House Committee on Legislative Franchises chaired by Parañaque City 2nd District Representative Gus Tambunting met recently to check the overall preparedness of concerned government agencies against the projected impacts of the La Niña phenomenon.“The committee continues to monitor the performance of its power franchise grantees, especially in these times,” Tambunting said. “Most recently, it […]