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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 […]
The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs cited one Michael Yang in contempt for repeatedly ignoring the invitations of the committee, which is seeking, according to chairperson Surigao del Norte Representative Robert Ace Barbers, “to untangle the web of overlapping incorporators in several corporations with seeming ties to Empire 999”.Empire 999 Realty Corporation is the owner […]
It’s now time to finally bring down the cost of electricity for the benefit of all Filipinos.Leaders of the House of Representatives and Young Guns made this statement as they lauded the initiative of Speaker Martin Romualdez to have a comprehensive review of the Electric Power Industry Regulation Act (EPIRA) to reduce the cost of […]
The House Committee on Basic Education and Culture chaired by Pasig City Representative Roman Romulo met recently to examine the pilot implementation of the “Tara, Basa!” program, including issues and challenges encountered, in preparation for the launch of the program’s Phase 2 next month. “Ano yung measurement ninyo para masabi na successful siya (‘Tara Basa’) […]