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Speaker Lord Allan Velasco recently led the House of Representatives in paying tribute to the late Deputy Speaker Ma. Amelita “Girlie” Calimbas-Villarosa during a necrological service held at the session hall inside the Batasang Pambansa complex in Quezon City. Villarosa died of an aneurysm while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Metro Manila on May […]
A measure seeking to institutionalize the One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines Program to promote inclusive and sustainable economic development has hurdled final reading approval at the House of Representatives. Voting 255-0, the chamber overwhelmingly passed on third reading House Bill 9350, which institutionalizes OTOP Philippines as the government’s stimulus program to encourage the growth […]
A lawmaker at the House of Representatives is calling for a congressional inquiry into the rotational brownouts being experienced in Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon. In a resolution, Quezon City Representative Precious Hipolito Castelo said sufficient electricity supply is vital as the country is continuously implementing the national rollout of coronavirus disease 2019 […]
The House of Representatives paid tribute to the late Antipolo City 2nd District Representative Resurreccion Acop with the adoption of House Resolution 1810. The measure seeks to express the profound condolences of the House to the family of Acop, who recently passed away at the age of 73. It is principally authored by Speaker Lord […]
With the Senate passing on Third Reading a bill that seeks to protect children from online sexual abuse on Thursday, Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles has urged the House of Representatives to prioritize the passage of its counterpart measure in order to provide additional protection for Filipino children against online sexual predators. The Senate, […]
Quezon City 2nd district Councilor Winnie Castelo is seeking commendation for the Quezon City resident who established a community pantry to help the needy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.In a resolution, Castelo said Ana Patricia Non started on April 14 the Maginhawa Street pantry, where community members and other donors can take or donate food items and […]
Several lawmakers at the House of Representatives pushed for the immediate passage of a measure that would legitimize the regulation and operation of motorcycle taxis (MCTs) as public utility vehicles (PUVs). The lawmakers made the call in light of the increased demand for efficient public transport and livelihood during this pandemic. Navotas City Representative John […]
A House of Representatives panel approved several measures seeking to enhance the knowledge, skills, and working conditions of lineworkers in the power utility industry. During a virtual meeting recently, the House Committee on Energy, chaired by Pampanga Representative Mikey Arroyo, approved the substitute bills to House Bills 471, 472, and 3247. HB 471 aims to […]
The House Committee on Energy approved the draft substitute bills authored by the Power Bloc Representatives honoring the invaluable contributions and promoting the interests of lineworkers.Previously deliberated during a Technical Working Group held last March 15, the draft substitute bills include House Bills No. 471, 472, and 3247. After presenting the draft substitute bills, the […]
Two panels of the House of Representatives have approved the committee reports on four concurrent resolutions granting amnesty to members of four major rebel groups. In a joint hearing, the House Committees on Justice and on National Defense and Security, chaired by Leyte Representative Vicente Veloso III and Iloilo Representative Raul Tupas, respectively, approved the […]