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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 […]
“Let’s make it harder to gamble, not easier.” This was the call made by the chair of the House Committee on Government Reorganization and Bukidnon 2nd District Representative Jonathan Keith “Atty. John” Flores. “Online gambling preys on ordinary Filipinos, especially the poor. Sa ilang pindot lang, ubos ang kakarampot na sweldo na para sana sa bigas, […]
As part of the assistance it provides to its principals, the House of Representatives welcomed 41 new and returning House Members with an executive course on legislation to equip them with the necessary tools for the upcoming 20th Congress. House Secretary General Reginald Velasco stressed the importance for incoming legislators to be prepared, given the […]
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) today underscored critical findings from the discussion paper, “Low Fertility, Ageing Buildings, and School Congestion in the Philippines: Tailwinds, Headwinds, and Some Policy Options”, released by the Philippine Institute of Development Studies. While the nation’s declining fertility rate offers a potential “tailwind” to ease classroom congestion, the […]
Senators and congressmen have approved the new charter of the Philippine Science High School System in the bicameral committee. Bukidnon Representative Jonathan Keith Flores said the bill was “carefully and meticulously crafted to make sure the PSHS System will maintain its high-quality education standards while it grows to expand access to specific new areas”. The new […]
The Senate of the Philippines and the House of Representatives jointly passed a Concurrent Resolution urging President Bongbong Marcos to establish a Cabinet Cluster for Education on the last day of the 19th Congress. The proposed education cluster advocated by Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) is proposed to address long-standing issues identified by […]
Manila Representative Benny Abante emphasized the need for persistence in the pursuit of justice, as he marked the conclusion of the Quadruple Committee’s hearings with a firm call for sustained efforts against impunity and wrongdoing. “Justice cannot be claimed in a single hearing or a single bill – it must be pursued relentlessly, especially when […]
The House of Representatives adopted a resolution expressing profound condolences to the family of former Solicitor General Estelito P. Mendoza, honoring his distinguished career in public service and law. The resolution was authored by Speaker Martin Romualdez, along with Senior Deputy Speaker Dong Gonzales Jr. of Pampanga, Deputy Speaker Jay-jay Suarez, Majority Leader Mannix Dalipe, […]
Lawmakers from both chambers of Congress have finalized the bicameral conference committee report on the proposed Government Optimization Act, a measure that empowers the President to reorganize the executive branch for better efficiency and service delivery. The bicam report consolidates House Bill 7240 and Senate Bill 890, reconciling differences and enshrining provisions meant to modernize the […]