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In the wake of the devastating Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon that have wreaked havoc across Metro Manila as well as Northern and Central Luzon, the Offices of House Speaker and Tingog Partylist launched relief operations for thousands of flood victims, starting with those in Marikina City. Speaker Martin Romualdez and Representatives Yedda […]
The House Committee of Public Order and Safety chaired by Sta. Rosa City Representative Dan Fernandez, in a joint hearing with the Committee on Games and Amusements chaired by Cavite Representative Antonio Ferrer, resumed their motu proprio inquiry into the proliferation of criminal activities and unlawful acts linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators or POGOs. […]
The House Committee on Ways and Means approved the substitute bill to House Bill 10329 seeking to strengthen the administration of tax on tobacco products, cigars, cigarettes, heated tobacco products, vapor products and novel tobacco products. Albay Representative Joey Sarte Salceda, principal author of HB 10329, said the illicit tobacco trade has serious implications as smokers […]
Speaker Martin Romualdez expressed strong support and admiration for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for delivering a “comprehensive, powerful and uplifting” State of the Nation Address (SONA), particularly praising his decisive stance on national sovereignty, significant economic reforms and commitment to public safety and social stability. The leader of the 300-plus members House of Representatives commended […]
Speaker Martin Romualdez lauded the enactment of a landmark legislation designed to combat economic fraud and protect citizens from financial scams. The Anti-Financial Accounts Scamming Act (AFASA), or Republic Act 12010, was signed into law by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a ceremony held at Malacañang Palace recently. Romualdez emphasized the importance of the new […]
The House Committee on Public Order and Safety, in a joint inquiry with the Committee on Games and Amusements, began its investigation into the rise of criminal activities and illegal acts associated with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).Committee on Public Order and Safety chairperson and Santa Rosa City Representative Dan Fernandez said the investigation is being […]
The House of Representatives is more than ready for the third State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., with Speaker Martin Romualdez expressing confidence that they have set a grand stage for another historic presidential address.Romualdez, leader of the 300-plus-strong chamber, said preparations for President Marcos Jr.’s SONA on July 22 […]
The House Committee on Legislative Franchises chaired by Parañaque City 2nd District Representative Gus Tambunting met recently to check the overall preparedness of concerned government agencies against the projected impacts of the La Niña phenomenon.“The committee continues to monitor the performance of its power franchise grantees, especially in these times,” Tambunting said. “Most recently, it […]
House of Representatives Minority Leader Nonoy Libanan wants all 16 regional wage boards outside of the National Capital Region (NCR) to move fast in giving private sector workers immediate relief from the soaring cost of living. “We are counting on all regional wage boards outside of Metro Manila to quickly figure out the pay increases […]
The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs cited one Michael Yang in contempt for repeatedly ignoring the invitations of the committee, which is seeking, according to chairperson Surigao del Norte Representative Robert Ace Barbers, “to untangle the web of overlapping incorporators in several corporations with seeming ties to Empire 999”.Empire 999 Realty Corporation is the owner […]