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BILL FOR LGU EVACUATION CENTERS GETS HOUSE OK

The House of Representatives approved on second reading House Bill 7354, seeking the establishment of evacuation centers in every city and municipality. Speaker Martin Romualdez is the principal author of the bill, along with TINGOG Party-list Representatives Yedda Marie Romualdez and Jude Acidre. According to Romualdez, the traditional practice of using public schools as default […]

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ROMUALDEZ LAUDS CHAMPION SURFER ESQUIVEL

Speaker Martin Romualdez lauded Filipino ace surfer Rogelio “JayR” Esquivel, Jr. for bringing pride and honor to the country by winning the men’s longboard surfing competition at the World Surfing League La Union International Pro Longboard Qualifying Series.Esquivel emerged as the champion in the event held in Urbiztondo Beach, San Juan, La Union in January […]

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EDDIE GARCIA BILL GETS HOUSE OK

With an overwhelming 240 votes, the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a bill protecting workers and/or independent contractors in the film, television and radio entertainment industry.Speaker Martin Romualdez said House Bill (HB) No. 1270, to be known as the “Eddie Garcia Act,” would cover thousands of people working in the entertainment […]