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The House Committee on Tourism, chaired by Romblon Representative Eleandro Jesus Madrona approved the measure consolidating 18 bills to seek to abolish the travel tax, subject to the crafting of a clear and sustainable alternative funding mechanism for important programs supported by the tax collections. The panel consolidated House Bills 7367, 7443, 7612, 7703, 7757, […]
The House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms, chaired by Lanao del Sur First District Representative Zia Alonto Adiong successfully conducted the third and final leg of its nationwide public consultations at the USTP Gymnasium in Cagayan de Oro City, focusing on the 24 pending Anti-Political Dynasty bills. This Mindanao-focused hearing follows earlier consultations in […]
A total of P39.8 billion in fresh funding is available this year to bolster the country’s disaster-response and rehabilitation efforts, House Minority Leader and 4Ps party-list Representative Nonoy Libanan said. “Congress allocated ₱39.8 billion for this year’s Calamity Fund—a 90 percent increase from the ₱21 billion set aside in 2025,” Libanan said. The veteran legislator […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]