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The Committee on Energy, chaired by Palawan Representative Jose Alvarez approved the substitute bill seeking to reduce government electricity expenditures by mandating the development and utilization of renewable energy systems in all government buildings and facilities. The substitute bill consolidates House Bills (HBs) 458, 1261, 2804, 3040, 3126, 3667, 3942, 4138, 4601, 5090, and 5094, […]
Invoking the constitutional principle that “sovereignty resides in the people,” the House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms launched the first in a series of nationwide public consultations on legislation seeking to ban political dynasties. The consultation, held at the Carsigma Gym along Sugar Road in Carmona City, Cavite, marked the formal rollout of regional […]
The House Committee on Public Order and Safety, chaired by Manila Representative Rolando Valeriano approved the creation of a technical working group (TWG) to consolidate bills pushing for stronger protection of children against the growing menace of online sexual exploitation. For consolidation are House Bills 809, 2319, and 5494, all of which share the common […]
Congress has earmarked another ₱2.5 billion in funding for cancer prevention and patient care, strengthening the country’s response to a disease that claims nearly 100 Filipino lives every day, House Minority Leader and 4Ps party-list Representative Nonoy Libanan said. Under the 2026 General Appropriations Act, Congress allocated another ₱1.5 billion for the Cancer Assistance Fund […]
To facilitate its deliberations, the House Committee on National Defense and Security formed a technical working group (TWG) to consolidate House Bills Nos. 1068, 3219, 4214, 4887, 4890, and 7200, all of which seek to regulate and penalize foreign interference in the country. The proposed measures call for the establishment of institutional mechanisms to enhance […]
It is time to pass a Magna Carta for Barangays. This was the message of Speaker of the House Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, who pushed for the passage of long-overdue measures establishing a Magna Carta for Barangays, stressing that barangay officials are the true frontliners of government and deserve dignity, protection, and stronger institutional support. […]
The House of Representatives, under the leadership of Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, approved on third and final reading House Bill No. 6676, or the proposed Energy Storage Systems Act, with 192 affirmative votes, three negative votes, and zero abstentions. The measure establishes a national policy framework for the development, utilization, and commercialization of energy […]
House Committee on Human Rights Chair and Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante Jr. welcomed the Senate’s unanimous approval of the proposed Philippine Geriatric Center Act, stressing that the measure builds on earlier action by the House of Representatives, which passed its version of the bill on third and final reading in December 2025. The […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III underscored the importance of religious freedom, women’s empowerment and inclusive economic growth as pillars of a stronger and more united Philippines, as the House of Representatives commemorated World Hijab Day and opened the Halal Festival at the Batasang Pambansa. In a speech, Dy said World Hijab Day reminds Filipinos that […]
The House Committee on Health, chaired by Batanes Representative Ciriaco Gato Jr., approved the creation of a technical working group (TWG) to consolidate several measures seeking to promote and strengthen organ donation in the country to save more lives. Misamis Oriental Representative Karen Lagbas moved for the creation of the TWG, saying it was time […]