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Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo has filed a bill seeking to grant the research, extension, and professional staff (REPS) of the University of the Philippines (UP) their own seat in the system’s governing board of regents (BOR). “Our measure, once enacted, will make UP more democratic. It will ensure that every sector in the system […]
Speaker Martin Romualdez met with Senate President Chiz Escudero in their first official House and Senate leadership meeting at Aguado residence in Malacañang.This historic event marks a significant step in fostering greater unity and collaboration between the two chambers to effectively address the challenges facing the nation and work towards a brighter future for all […]
Speaker Martin Romualdez is scheduled to meet with newly installed Senate President Chiz Escudero to discuss the legislative priorities of the current administration and ensure open communication between the Senate and the House of Representatives.Interviewed by reporters on the sidelines of the 126th Independence Day celebration at Barasoain Church in Bulacan, Romualdez highlighted the importance […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has nominated career diplomat Raymond Balatbat as the new Philippine Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with concurrent jurisdiction over the Republic of Yemen. Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel said the President nominated Balatbat on June 3, and his papers were received by the congressional Commission on Appointments (CA) […]
Amid the surge in the number of Filipinos living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo urged public hospitals to avail of additional funding from the Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP) so that they can enlarge their outpatient hemodialysis units. “We would urge all public hospitals to seek HFEP funding so that […]
In a dedicated effort to accelerate the rehabilitation of Marawi City, Lanao del Sur 1st District Representative Zia Alonto Adiong, chairperson of the House Committee on Marawi Rehabilitation, led an ocular site visit and public consultation here wherein he emphasized the earnest desire of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Speaker Martin Romualdez to complete the […]
Amid possible issues surrounding the House vote on the Divorce Law, Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante urged his colleagues in the chamber to “slow down” on pronouncements that the said measure would become law. “The House has deferred transmission of the Divorce Law to allow those like myself to raise our concerns regarding the […]
The House Committee on Appropriations continued its scrutiny of the Department of Health (DOH) and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) budgetary performance, focusing on pandemic-related expenditures, excess funds and the high cost of COVID-19 testing fees.Iloilo Representative Janette Garin sought clarification on the agency’s $100 million, $485.18 million and $300 million borrowings to support its […]
The Office of Speaker Martin Romualdez handed over financial support to two more Filipino athletes representing the country in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Head Executive Assistant of the Office of the Speaker, Director V Atty. Lemuel “Muel” Romero, awarded the cash assistance each to gymnasts Levi Jung-Ruivivar and Carlos Edriel Yulo during simple rites […]
House of Representatives Minority Leader Nonoy Libanan wants the national government to spearhead the creation of a secure patient information sharing system that he said “would go a long way in improving health outcomes”. “There’s no question that a patient information sharing system among healthcare providers can lead to faster diagnosis and treatment, especially in […]