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Akbayan Partylist has filed a measure strictly regulating online gambling platforms in the country to address reports of worsening gambling addiction particularly among the youth.“We cannot gamble away our youth’s future. Our children cannot become collateral in the jackpot dreams of gambling tycoons,” Akbayan Representative Chel Diokno added. Diokno together with Akbayan Representatives Perci Cendaña, Dadah Ismula […]
A day before the 13th death anniversary of Rodolfo “Dolphy” Quizon, Sr., a Manileño, Manila Representative Joel Chua filed House Resolution 41 seeking the nomination of the beloved “Philippines’ King of Comedy” for National Artist. Chua’s resolution cited Dolphy’s multitudes of achievements, awards, and legacy. The veteran legislator was particular about following the nomination process […]
Incoming Representatives in the 20th Congress were treated to a crash course on responsible lawmaking on the second day of the Executive Course on Legislation (ECL). Reelected Davao de Oro Representative Maria Carmen Zamora led the discussion on the legislative role in the national budget process. Zamora provided an overview of the structure and flow […]
Representative Benny Abante Jr. was formally proclaimed recently by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) as the duly elected Member of the House of Representatives for the Sixth District of Manila. This after the Comelec En Banc denied the motion for reconsideration filed by Luis “Joey” Chua Uy and affirmed that the latter was never qualified […]
Bukidnon 2nd District Representative Jonathan Keith Flores has made good on his recent pledge to author a bill that cuts the links between electronic payments and online gambling. Flores filed his proposed Anti-Online Gambling Promotions in E-Wallets Act together with four other House Members. “All four of Bukidnon’s representatives in Congress are united on making sure […]
First District Pampanga Representative Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. strongly condemned the killing of an Angeleña nail technician, who was found dead recently in her home in Barangay Lourdes Sur East, Angeles City. Lazatin is offering a P50,000 cash reward, out of his own pocket, for any information on the nail tech’s killer. “I am urging […]
In response to the growing gambling crisis, Akbayan Party-list is set to file a bill to strictly regulate online gambling, imposing firm age restrictions on E-gambling platforms and removing access to e-wallet services like GCash and Maya, often used to easily fund online bets. This follows Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) call on […]
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) En Banc has denied the motion for reconsideration filed by Joey Chua Uy and affirmed the earlier ruling of its Second Division declaring his candidacy void from the beginning. In its resolution dated June 30, 2025, the En Banc reiterated that Uy falsely claimed to be a natural-born Filipino citizen […]
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) officially launched “Bayang Bumabasa: Mayors for Literacy,” a nationwide social media video challenge that calls on mayors across the country to take the lead in improving foundational literacy in their localities. Timed with the first day in office of newly elected and re-elected mayors, the campaign urges […]
Akbayan Partylist Representatives called on Pride PH attendees in UP Diliman to rally behind “Equality Champs” who vowed to push the passage of various “equality bills” in the incoming 20th Congress. This includes the SOGIESC Equality Bill, the Cagandahan Bill, and the Right to Care Bill, among others. Akbayan Representative Perci Cendaña encouraged Pride PH […]