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The House Committee on Higher and Technical Education chaired by TINGOG Partylist Representative Jude Acidre consolidated and approved House Bills (HBs) 4799 and 5042, which seek to amend Republic Act 8292, or the “Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997,” in order to strengthen the governance of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), clarify the role of […]
The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs chaired by Bukidnon Representative Jonathan Keith Flores, in a joint hearing with the Committee on Health presided by Manila Representative Giselle Mary Maceda, approved—subject to style and amendments—the consolidated bill on access to medical cannabis use. The consolidated measures are House Bills (HBs) 193, 2861, 367, 420, 1115, and […]
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, […]
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 […]
To facilitate its deliberations, the House Committee on National Defense and Security formed a technical working group (TWG) to consolidate House Bills Nos. 1068, 3219, 4214, 4887, 4890, and 7200, all of which seek to regulate and penalize foreign interference in the country. The proposed measures call for the establishment of institutional mechanisms to enhance […]