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The House of Representatives, through House Resolution No. 818, adopted on Wednesday, designated a two-storey structure at the Batasang Pambansa Complex as the Jose C. de Venecia, Jr. People’s Center in recognition of the late Speaker and his significant contributions to global peace and diplomacy, as well as the nation’s development. Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III honored Filipino women as modern-day “Babaylans,” recognizing their leadership, strength and vital role in nation-building as the country marks National Women’s Month 2026. Dy said the Babaylan—respected in pre-colonial Philippine society as women spiritual leaders and community guides—symbolizes wisdom, courage and responsibility, qualities that continue to define Filipinas today. “Ang […]
Parañaque 2nd District Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan has commended his fellow lawmakers, representatives of government agencies, and other stakeholders for the substantial progress achieved by the Technical Working Group (TWG) tasked with finetuning the provisions of the proposed Right To Information (RTI) Act. Yamsuan, who heads the TWG on the RTI bill, said members of the panel […]
Women leaders of the House of Representatives expressed solidarity with the goals of women’s empowerment during Monday’s flag-raising ceremony, which marked the start of Women’s Month celebration. Leading the observance was Committee on Women and Gender Equality Chairperson and Laguna Representative Ann Matibag, who emphasized the continuing need for action. “Equality is an ongoing cause. […]
Two committees of the House of Representatives are doubling down on their combined efforts to put together a substitute bill penalizing fake news at this time when the unbridled spread of bogus reports intended to disinform or deceive the public has become such “a grave threat to our democratic institutions, public health and social cohesion,” […]
A second-degree civil relationship prohibition is emerging as the majority position as the House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms consolidates 24 anti-political dynasty measures into one substitute bill. This was disclosed by committee chair Lanao del Sur Representative Zia Alonto Adiong, who said the working draft is House Bill (HB) No. 6771 filed by […]
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. […]