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HOUSE PANEL RESUMES PROBE ON POGO OPERATIONS

The House Committee of Public Order and Safety chaired by Sta. Rosa City Representative Dan Fernandez, in a joint hearing with the Committee on Games and Amusements chaired by Cavite Representative Antonio Ferrer, resumed their motu proprio inquiry into the proliferation of criminal activities and unlawful acts linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators or POGOs.  […]

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ANTI-ILLICIT TOBACCO TRADE ACT GETS HOUSE OK

The House Committee on Ways and Means approved the substitute bill to House Bill 10329 seeking to strengthen the administration of tax on tobacco products, cigars, cigarettes, heated tobacco products, vapor products and novel tobacco products.  Albay Representative Joey Sarte Salceda, principal author of HB 10329, said the illicit tobacco trade has serious implications as smokers […]

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HOUSE STARTS PROBE ON POGO OPERATIONS

The House Committee on Public Order and Safety, in a joint inquiry with the Committee on Games and Amusements, began its investigation into the rise of criminal activities and illegal acts associated with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).Committee on Public Order and Safety chairperson and Santa Rosa City Representative Dan Fernandez said the investigation is being […]

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HOUSE: ‘ALL SYSTEMS GO’ FOR MARCOS’ 3RD SONA

The House of Representatives is more than ready for the third State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., with Speaker Martin Romualdez expressing confidence that they have set a grand stage for another historic presidential address.Romualdez, leader of the 300-plus-strong chamber, said preparations for President Marcos Jr.’s SONA on July 22 […]

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HOUSE CHECKS LA NIÑA READINESS OF POWER SECTOR

The House Committee on Legislative Franchises chaired by Parañaque City 2nd District Representative Gus Tambunting met recently to check the overall preparedness of concerned government agencies against the projected impacts of the La Niña phenomenon.“The committee continues to monitor the performance of its power franchise grantees, especially in these times,” Tambunting said. “Most recently, it […]

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HOUSE PANEL CITES MICHAEL YANG IN CONTEMPT

The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs cited one Michael Yang in contempt for repeatedly ignoring the invitations of the committee, which is seeking, according to chairperson Surigao del Norte Representative Robert Ace Barbers, “to untangle the web of overlapping incorporators in several corporations with seeming ties to Empire 999”.Empire 999 Realty Corporation is the owner […]

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HOUSE ‘YOUNG GUNS’ VOW TO CUT ELECTRICITY COST

It’s now time to finally bring down the cost of electricity for the benefit of all Filipinos.Leaders of the House of Representatives and Young Guns made this statement as they lauded the initiative of Speaker Martin Romualdez to have a comprehensive review of the Electric Power Industry Regulation Act (EPIRA) to reduce the cost of […]

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HOUSE PANEL READIES FOR ‘TARA BASA’ PHASE 2

The House Committee on Basic Education and Culture chaired by Pasig City Representative Roman Romulo met recently to examine the pilot implementation of the “Tara, Basa!” program, including issues and challenges encountered, in preparation for the launch of the program’s Phase 2 next month. “Ano yung measurement ninyo para masabi na successful siya (‘Tara Basa’) […]

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HOUSE TACKLES CREATION OF MORE STATE UNIVERSITIES

The House Committee on Higher and Technical Education chaired by Baguio City Representative Mark Go convened recently to deliberate on House measures seeking to enhance access to higher education through the establishment of satellite and regular campuses of state universities across the provinces. One of the bills approved at the committee level was House Bill […]

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HOUSE PROBES BOSS IRONMAN MOTORBIKE CHALLENGE

The House Committee on Transportation chaired by Antipolo City Representative Romeo Acop began its inquiry, in aid of legislation, into the recent 2024 BOSS Ironman Motorcycle Challenge (BIMC) Luzon leg, which resulted in the death of two non-participant riders.Acop said that aside from dealing with safety issues, the committee wants to know on who should […]