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DY CALLS FOR SOLIDARITY AS RAMADAN START

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III greeted Muslim Filipinos and the global Muslim community at the start of Ramadan, calling the holy month a time for discipline, sacrifice and solidarity. “Sa ating mga kapatid na Muslim dito sa Pilipinas at sa buong mundo, isang mapagpalang pagbati sa pagsisimula ng banal na Buwan ng Ramadan,” Dy said. […]

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PROPOSED NEW ESPIONAGE ACT REPORT GETS HOUSE OK

The House Committee on Revision of Laws, chaired by Rizal Representative Emigdio Tanjuatco III, approved the subcommittee report on the proposed New Espionage Act during a joint meeting with the House Committee on National Defense and Security. The approval covered the substitute bill consolidating House Bills (HBs) 812, 1457, 1844, 2793, 3023, 4202, 4886, 6177, […]

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DY LEADS HOUSE IN HONORING LATE EX-SPEAKER JDV

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III led the House of Representatives in paying its final institutional tribute to former Speaker Jose C. de Venecia Jr., honoring the only lawmaker in its history to serve five terms as presiding officer and crediting him with steering the chamber through defining political and economic transitions. The necrological service at […]

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GREEN ENERGY IN GOV’T BUILDINGS GET HOUSE PANEL OK

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, […]

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HOUSE STARTS PH-WIDE FORA ON ANTI-DYNASTY BILL

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 […]

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HOUSE TACKLES ONLINE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION BILL

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 […]

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CONGRESS ALLOTS P2.5B FOR CANCER PREVENTION, CARE

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 […]

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HOUSE PANEL TACKLES FOREIGN INTERFERENCE IN PH

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 […]

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SPEAKER DY PUSHES FOR MAGNA CARTA FOR BARANGAYS

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. […]

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ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS BILL GETS HOUSE OK

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 […]