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A measure seeking to institutionalize the alternative learning system (ALS) nationwide has hurdled the committee level at the House of Representatives. The House Committee on Basic Education and Culture approved a substitute bill seeking to boost accessibility to the education of underserved sectors of the country such as the out-of-school youth (OSY), persons with disabilities […]
As the opening of the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) draws near, House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez called for the revival of Project “Gintong Alay” to increase the competitiveness of Filipino athletes in international competitions. Romualdez urged the government and private sectors, as well as corporate sports patrons, to join together in helping local […]
Following the latest order of President Rodrigo Duterteto ban vaping only in public places, Albay Rep. Joey Salceda said the House of Representatives will now propose the imposition of higher taxes on vaping products. Salceda, the chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means, said the Chamber will remove from its proposal the additional […]
The House Committee on Youth and Sports Development, chaired by Rep. Eric Martinez (2nd District, Valenzuela City), approved House Bill 3860 or the proposed “Philippine Indigenous Games Preservation Act” which aims to ensure the preservation of the country’s indigenous games that are integral to our national history and heritage. HB 3860, principally authored by Rep. […]
House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda urged all sectors to help address climate change issues by building more sustainable communities. During the observance of the 12th Annual Global Warming and Climate Change Consciousness Week, Legarda noted that policies on climate change adaptation measures should be operationalized. “We just speak about policies, yes. But we should operationalize […]
The House Committee on Ways and Means, chaired by Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda (2nd District, Albay), has approved House Bill No. (HB) 168 which seeks to create a hospital for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Authored by Rep. Angelina Tan (4th District, Quezon), the proposed “Overseas Filipino Workers Hospital Act” aims to provide better access to […]
House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano defended the controversial P50-million cauldron for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, saying it is a “symbol of the games” and a “work of art.” Cayetano, chairman of the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (Phisgoc), personally attended the Senate deliberation on the proposed budget of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). […]
The House of Representatives has approved a measure seeking to institutionalize the establishment of Malasakit Centers in all Department of Health (DOH) hospitals nationwide. House Bill 5477 was approved with 185 affirmative votes, one negative vote, and seven abstentions. The Malasakit Centers shall serve as one-stop shops. Under the measure, Malasakit Centers shall serve as […]
The House Committee on Labor and Employment, chaired by Rep. Enrico Pineda (Party-list, 1-PACMAN), has approved four measures seeking to protect the welfare of caregivers, particularly, House Bill No. (HB) 135 authored by Rep. Geraldine Roman (1st District, Bataan), HB 850 by Rep Michael Edgar Aglipay (Party-list, DIWA), HB 2519 by Rep. Jericho Jonas Nograles […]
Deputy Speaker and Antique Rep. Loren Legarda has welcomed the “timely” approval of a $10 million grant by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to the Philippines for the establishment of a multi-hazard, impact-based forecasting and early warning system, saying it is crucial in building disaster-resilient people and communities. “The Philippines needs to effectively reduce disaster […]