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The House Committee on Government Reorganization convened recently to be briefed on measures proposing the creation of a commission to probe anomalies in government infrastructure projects. Committee Chairman and Bulacan 6th District Representative Salvador Pleyto Sr. emphasized that the technical briefing was crucial as the panel prepares for the Regular Meetings scheduled for November 11 […]
House Committee on Appropriations Chair Nueva Ecija Representative Mikaela Angela Suansing said the House of Representatives delivered on its promise to make the 2026 national budget process open, transparent and participatory, introducing what she described as “sweeping reforms” while still passing the P6.793-trillion General Appropriations Bill (GAB) on time. In a press briefing, Suansing noted […]
The House of Representatives will review the rules on the public disclosure of the Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs) of its members to promote transparency and accountability, Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said Wednesday, adding that he is ready to make his own SALN public if needed to set an example. In […]
The House of Representatives under the leadership of Speaker Bojie Dy marked the adjournment of session with the passage of vital measures, notably of which is House Bill No. 4058 or the FY 2026 General Appropriations Bill. In his adjournment speech, Dy underscored that the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, which was scrutinized by the […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Monday said the passage of the ₱6.793-trillion 2026 national budget is the first step toward building a more transparent, accountable, and service-oriented Congress. “Maaaring hindi perpekto ang ating badyet, ngunit ito ay malinaw na simula ng bagong yugto sa ating paglilingkod—ang unang hakbang tungo sa tunay na Badyet ng […]
Eighteen members of Congress from Eastern Visayas—led by House Minority Leader Nonoy Libanan—are calling for the construction of an undersea tunnel or long-span bridge across the San Bernardino Strait to finally establish a permanent land connection between Luzon and the Visayas. They have filed House Bill No. 4589, which seeks to establish a fixed 28-kilometer […]
Twelve lawmakers, including AKO BICOL Party-list Representative Alfredo Garbin Jr., filed House Bill 4618, a measure meant to cause the most major revision of the Labor Code of the Philippines since it took effect as Presidential Decree 442 on May 1, 1974. HB 4618 has been referred to the House Committee on Labor and Employment. […]
Three days before the celebration of World Teacher’s Day, Pampanga First District Representative Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. filed House Bill No. 5067, which seeks to increase the entry-level salary of public-school teachers, teaching personnel in Higher Education, and public non-teaching personnel. To be known as “Entry Level Salary Increase for Public School Teachers Act,” HB […]
House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Monday urged employees of the House of Representatives to work together in restoring public trust in Congress, emphasizing unity, integrity, and dedication to public service. Speaking at the flag ceremony led by Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Ompong Ordanes, Speaker Dy expressed gratitude to House employees, guards, and maintenance […]
House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III just past midnight on Friday thanked members of the House of Representatives, employees of the chamber, and government agencies for their dedication and long hours that allowed the chamber to complete the sponsorships and plenary debates on the proposed P6.3-trillion 2026 national budget. “Buong puso akong nagpapasalamat sa lahat […]