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The House of Representatives, through House Resolution No. 818, adopted on Wednesday, designated a two-storey structure at the Batasang Pambansa Complex as the Jose C. de Venecia, Jr. People’s Center in recognition of the late Speaker and his significant contributions to global peace and diplomacy, as well as the nation’s development. Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III honored Filipino women as modern-day “Babaylans,” recognizing their leadership, strength and vital role in nation-building as the country marks National Women’s Month 2026. Dy said the Babaylan—respected in pre-colonial Philippine society as women spiritual leaders and community guides—symbolizes wisdom, courage and responsibility, qualities that continue to define Filipinas today. “Ang […]
“This is progressive. This is one step forward.” House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms Chair and Lanao Del Sur 1st District Representative Zia Alonto Adiong stressed this as the Anti-Political Dynasty substitute bill approved by the Committee marks the first concrete implementation of the Constitution’s mandate nearly four decades after it was written. Adiong […]
Women leaders of the House of Representatives expressed solidarity with the goals of women’s empowerment during Monday’s flag-raising ceremony, which marked the start of Women’s Month celebration. Leading the observance was Committee on Women and Gender Equality Chairperson and Laguna Representative Ann Matibag, who emphasized the continuing need for action. “Equality is an ongoing cause. […]
A second-degree civil relationship prohibition is emerging as the majority position as the House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms consolidates 24 anti-political dynasty measures into one substitute bill. This was disclosed by committee chair Lanao del Sur Representative Zia Alonto Adiong, who said the working draft is House Bill (HB) No. 6771 filed by […]
The House Committee on Higher and Technical Education chaired by TINGOG Partylist Representative Jude Acidre consolidated and approved House Bills (HBs) 4799 and 5042, which seek to amend Republic Act 8292, or the “Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997,” in order to strengthen the governance of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), clarify the role of […]
The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs chaired by Bukidnon Representative Jonathan Keith Flores, in a joint hearing with the Committee on Health presided by Manila Representative Giselle Mary Maceda, approved—subject to style and amendments—the consolidated bill on access to medical cannabis use. The consolidated measures are House Bills (HBs) 193, 2861, 367, 420, 1115, and […]
The House Committee on Tourism, chaired by Romblon Representative Eleandro Jesus Madrona approved the measure consolidating 18 bills to seek to abolish the travel tax, subject to the crafting of a clear and sustainable alternative funding mechanism for important programs supported by the tax collections. The panel consolidated House Bills 7367, 7443, 7612, 7703, 7757, […]
The House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms, chaired by Lanao del Sur First District Representative Zia Alonto Adiong successfully conducted the third and final leg of its nationwide public consultations at the USTP Gymnasium in Cagayan de Oro City, focusing on the 24 pending Anti-Political Dynasty bills. This Mindanao-focused hearing follows earlier consultations in […]
A total of P39.8 billion in fresh funding is available this year to bolster the country’s disaster-response and rehabilitation efforts, House Minority Leader and 4Ps party-list Representative Nonoy Libanan said. “Congress allocated ₱39.8 billion for this year’s Calamity Fund—a 90 percent increase from the ₱21 billion set aside in 2025,” Libanan said. The veteran legislator […]