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TOURIST TAX REFUND TO BOOST TOURISM — ROMUALDEZ

Speaker Martin Romualdez said the law signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., which offers non-resident tourists value-added tax refunds, would be a boon to the tourism sector and domestic commerce.  “This piece of legislation will greatly boost international tourism and the sale of goods by tourist-oriented establishments,” Romualdez said. “More tourist arrivals and increased tourist […]

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MORE INVESTMENTS FOR PH SEEN AFTER ASEAN SUMMIT

Speaker Martin Romualdez expressed strong optimism for increased foreign investments in the Philippines following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s compelling presentation of the country as an ideal investment destination. In his address before the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business and Investment Summit in Laos, Marcos outlined the Philippines’ strategic position as a growing economy […]

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PAY HIKE, MORE BENEFITS FOR TEACHERS — ROMUALDEZ

Speaker Martin Romualdez assured the country’s nearly 1 million public school teachers that the House of Representatives will pay specific and more attention to their plight, particularly in terms of salaries and benefits, as well as additional classrooms and equipment such as computers.  “In all of the challenges that you face, we in Congress must […]

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BAGONG PILIPINAS SERBISYO FAIR GOES TO CAVITE

The Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) held in Cavite showed an impressive turnout of lawmakers and public officials, giving their strong support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s initiative to bring public services closer to the people.  Speaker Martin Romualdez expressed his deep gratitude to 200 members of the House of Representatives for attending the Cavite […]

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ROMUALDEZ TO SOLONS: RETAIN P733M OVP BUDGET

In a decisive move to maintain essential government services and protect jobs, House leaders have rallied behind Speaker Martin Romualdez’s appeal to rationalize the budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and retain the P733-million budget proposal from the Committee on Appropriations.  This comes amidst calls from some lawmakers to further reduce the […]

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ROMUALDEZ WELCOMES RICE PRICE DROP IN NCR MARKETS

Speaker Martin Romualdez welcomed the significant decline in the prices of rice after confirming the availability of rice selling by as low as P42 per kilo during a visit to three key markets in Metro Manila recently. Romualdez visited Guadalupe Market in Makati, as well as the Farmers’ Market and Nepa Q-Mart in Quezon City […]

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‘TULONG ESKWELA’ PROGRAM HELPS 1.32M PARENTS

A revolutionary and transformative new social amelioration program was launched in the grandest manner possible by distributing a total of P5.28 billion in financial aid in just two days to 1.32 million Filipino parents of senior high school students to defray the costs of education and help them achieve their education goals.  Speaker Martin Romualdez, […]

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HOUSE HAILS YULO, COMMITS INITIAL P3M INCENTIVE

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 […]

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ROMUALDEZ HAILS FREE COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM LAW

Speaker Martin Romualdez hailed the recent enactment of a bill mandating private higher educational institutions (HEIs) to waive college entrance examination fees for qualified students, which has lapsed into law and takes effect immediately. This new legislation aims to alleviate the financial burden on deserving students and their families, ensuring that higher education opportunities are […]

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ROMUALDEZ, ESCUDERO AGREE TO PASS KEY LEGISLATION

Speaker Martin Romualdez met with Senate President Chiz Escudero in their first official House and Senate leadership meeting at Aguado residence in Malacañang.This historic event marks a significant step in fostering greater unity and collaboration between the two chambers to effectively address the challenges facing the nation and work towards a brighter future for all […]