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The House of Representatives approved on final reading a proposal authorizing the Department of Agriculture (DA) to use the excess rice tariff revenues under the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) for direct cash assistance to farmers. Voting 195-0-0, the chamber passed on third reading House Bill 9950, or the proposed Cash Assistance for Filipino Farmers Act. […]
The House Committee on Ecology approved in principle two measures on noise abatement and control. These are House Bill 2516 filed by Iloilo Representative Raul Tupas and HB 3052 by Quezon Representative Angelina Tan. HB 2516 seeks the creation of the Noise Pollution Control Board to regulate noise pollution. Meanwhile, HB 3052 seeks to regulate […]
The House of Representatives, led by Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, paid tribute to 1996 Atlanta Olympics boxing silver medalist Mansueto “Onyok” Velasco Jr. and his valuable contributions to the Philippine boxing community. Onyok was awarded with a Congressional Certificate of Recognition during a luncheon hosted by Speaker Velasco in honor of 2020 Tokyo Olympic medalists […]
The House of Representatives has approved three legislative proposals declaring key tourist attractions in Samar as eco-tourism destinations. Samar 2nd District Representative Sharee Ann Tan said the bills have been approved by House members in the third and final reading and transmitted to the Senate. The three House-approved measures seek to develop and preserve as […]
A House of Representatives panel approved a measure creating a national commission for persons with disabilities (PWDs). The House Special Committee on Persons with Disabilities, chaired by Negros Occidental Representative Ma. Lourdes Arroyo, approved House Bill 6317, which seeks the creation of the National Commission for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. The panel also […]
The House of Representatives adopted resolutions conferring the Congressional Medal of Distinction to boxers Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam, and Eumir Felix Marcial for winning two silver medals and a bronze for the Philippines in the recently concluded Tokyo Summer Olympics. During the plenary session, the chamber adopted House Resolutions 2093, 2122, and 2116 congratulating, commending, […]
The House of Representatives on Monday approved on final reading a measure exempting election servers such as members of the Board of Election Inspectors (BEIs) from having their honoraria subjected to income and other withholding taxes. With 202 affirmative votes, 0 negative votes, and no abstention, the chamber passed on third reading House Bill 9652, […]
A House of Representatives panel approved the tax provision of the measure seeking to create a National Center for Geriatric Health and Research Institute (NCGHRI). In an online hearing, the House Committee on Ways and Means approved the substitute bill that would establish dedicated medical facilities and geriatric specialty centers across all regions. “The NCGHRI […]
The House of Representatives will bestow the Congressional Medal of Distinction on boxers Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam and Eumir Marcial for winning two silver medals and a bronze for the Philippines in the recently concluded Tokyo Summer Olympics.Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, Majority Leader Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and Minority Leader Joseph Stephen Paduano have filed House […]
A House of Representatives panel approved a measure promoting financial inclusivity and literacy especially to those living in rural and underdeveloped areas to ensure equitable access to financial technology. During its online hearing, the House Committee on Rural Development approved the substitute bill to House Bill 7452 subject to style and amendments, the substitute bill […]