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The House of Representatives (HRep) held its flag-raising ceremony on Monday, marking the resumption of plenary sessions. House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, together with Senior Deputy Speaker (SDS) Ferdinand Hernandez, graced the ceremony. “The House of Representatives’ strength goes beyond titles.” Hernandez underscored the role of employees in rebuilding public trust for the HRep, […]
As the House of Representatives resumed sessions, House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III laid out the chamber’s legislative priorities, highlighting 62 bills on second reading and pushing for the passage of key reform measures that will benefit the Filipino people. In his opening address, Dy highlighted the House’s steady work during the session break, emphasizing […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III paid tribute to Filipino workers at home and abroad, citing their vital role in driving the Philippine economy and shaping the country’s future as the nation marked Labor Day. “Sa pagdiriwang natin ng Araw ng Paggawa, kinikilala natin ang mahalagang papel ng bawat manggagawa sa pag-usad ng ating ekonomiya at […]
A pivotal measure seeking to resolve the fragmented governance of the Philippine education system has been filed in the House of Representatives, directly responding to the critical findings of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II). House Bill No. 9006, officially titled the “National Coordinating Council for Education (NCCE) Act,” was introduced by Second […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III extended an invitation to young Southeast Asian lawmakers to visit the Philippines in the future, highlighting Bohol as a symbol of the region’s shared natural and cultural heritage. Speaking at the 3rd Consultative Meeting of the Young Parliamentarians of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), held virtually under the Philippines’ hosting, […]
The Philippines highlighted its push to translate commitments on women’s leadership into concrete gains, telling ASEAN partners that empowering women strengthens governance and communities. Sorsogon Representative Bernadette Escudero, presenting the country’s progress report at the 5th Meeting of the Coordinating Committee of Women Parliamentarians of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (WAIPA), outlined the Philippines’ implementation of […]
Congressman Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. filed House Bill No. 8878 which seeks to establish a Science High School in Mabalacat City. To be known as the Mabalacat City Science High School, the school shall be under the supervision of the Department of Education (DepEd), which shall also program the operationalization of the school and include […]
The death of a motorcycle taxi rider who was lining up for fuel assistance in Quezon City has underscored the urgent need for faster, more dignified forms of economic relief, prompting Senior Citizen Party-list Representative Rodolfo Ordanes to call for a time-bound reduction or suspension of the 12% Value-Added Tax (VAT). “Hindi dapat ganito ang […]
Despite the deregulation of the oil industry, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) retain sufficient authority to investigate and act against unreasonable increases in petroleum prices, House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Representative Nonoy Libanan said. “Under the Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Law of 1998, a DOE–DOJ Task Force was […]
Pampanga First District Congressman Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. is set to award cash incentives – taken from his own salary – to the coaches and young athletes from the First District who bagged medals in the 2026 Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association (CLRAA) Meet held from April 6 to 13, 2026 in Aurora Province. Twenty-eight […]