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HOUSE PANEL PROBES NCR HOSPITAL EXPANSION LAWS

The House Committee on Metro Manila Development is moving to help ensure that laws expanding the capacity of public hospitals actually translate into more beds, adequate facilities, medical equipment, and health workers—and ultimately better and more accessible care for patients. Committee Chairperson and Caloocan City Representative Dean Asistio said the panel convened concerned government agencies […]

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PHILIPPINE BUDGETING CODE GETS HOUSE PANEL OK

Filipinos stand to benefit from better government services and stronger safeguards against ghost projects and corruption under the proposed Philippine Budgeting Code approved by the House Committee on Revision of Laws. The committee, chaired by Batangas 3rd District Representative King Collantes approved the bill authored by Bataan 2nd District Representative Albert Garcia and Rizal 2nd […]

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HOUSE SOLONS HONOR SPEAKER DY ON 65TH BIRTHDAY

House leaders paid tribute to Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on his birthday, crediting his steady, inclusive and results-driven leadership for strengthening the House of Representatives, restoring public trust in the institution, and looking after the welfare of its members and employees. Senior Deputy Speaker and South Cotabato Representative Ferdinand Hernandez described Speaker Dy—who […]

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DY: HONOR NATION’S HEROES, JOIN NATION-BUILDING

A stronger and more prosperous Philippines cannot be built by its leaders alone, but by every Filipino willing to act with compassion, conviction, and love of country. This was the message of Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on National Heroes Day as he urged Filipinos to honor the nation’s heroes by doing their part, however […]

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NAT’L BULLYING AWARENESS MONTH GETS HOUSE OK

The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a measure declaring September of every year as National Bullying Awareness and Prevention Month, as Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III stressed that protecting children must include ensuring that schools and communities are safe spaces where they can learn and grow without fear. House Bill No. […]

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LOCAL CONSULTATIONS ON NUCLEAR PLANT SITES PUSHED

Local communities will have a direct say on whether a nuclear power plant can be built in their area under a measure being deliberated by the House of Representatives, effectively democratizing a key part of the country’s proposed shift to nuclear energy. The House Special Committee on Nuclear Energy, chaired by Pangasinan 2nd District Representative […]

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HOUSE PANEL TACKLES SINGLE-USE PLASTICS BILLS

The House Committee on Ecology began deliberations on 17 measures seeking to regulate or ban single-use plastics nationwide, as the massive volume of plastic waste clogging waterways renewed concerns over its contribution to flooding in Metro Manila. Committee Chair and Cavite 8th District Representative Aniela Tolentino said the recent scenes of waterways choked with garbage […]

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ABANTE: LET TRUTH PREVAIL IN GUTEZA RECANTATION

Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante Jr. reiterated that allegations linking him to supposed cash-filled luggage deliveries were baseless, saying the recantation of former security personnel Orly Guteza underscores the importance of establishing facts before serious accusations are treated as truth. The House Committee on Human Rights Chair said Guteza’s admission that portions of his […]

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HOUSE TO SUSTAIN STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS

The House of Representatives, under the leadership of Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, is looking to sustain programs for student mental health and protection in the proposed 2027 national budget amid growing concerns over violence in schools. Lanao del Sur Representative Zia Alonto Adiong, vice chair of the House Committee on Appropriations, said the deadly […]

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STRONGER CROP INSURANCE BILL GETS HOUSE OK

The House of Representatives recently approved a measure strengthening and expanding the country’s agricultural insurance system to give Filipino farmers and fisherfolk greater protection against typhoons, floods, droughts, diseases and other threats to their livelihoods. House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, one of the authors of House Bill No. 10365, stressed the importance of the […]