The House of Representatives was able to collect 3.8 million pesos for the families of the “Fallen 44”. Said amount came from the voluntary contributions of the members and staff of the House of Representatives.
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Congress investigates passengers’ complaints against Cebu Pacific
The House Committee on Transportation starts investigating the complaints of passengers against Cebu Pacific during the past holiday season. Here’s an update from Eagle News Reporter Eden Suarez.
Congress, back in session
The Congress is back in session after a one month vacation with the agenda including the resumption of the investigations regarding several anomalies on public funds.
President Aquino says he hopes Congress would attend to pending bills
BEIJING, China, Nov 13 — President Benigno S. Aquino III said he wished the Senate investigation on Vice President Jejomar Binay would conclude soon so legislators could focus on pressing issues. The President said that while he respects the Senate as a co-equal branch of government, legislators also have obligations to the people, aside from conducting such investigations. “Hindi ko maiaalis, siyempre, tulad ninyo iniisip ko rin: Parang may balance in politics at saka ‘yung […]
President Aquino turns over BBL to Congress
President Aquino personally submitted the draft of the Bangsamoro Basic Law to the leaders of the Congress, the first time this was done by a President of the Republic of the Philippines. Congress leaders promised that they will prioritize the passage of the bill. President Benigno Aquino III finally turned over to Congress the much-awaited final draft of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) on Wednesday. Aquino personally endorsed the draft BBL bill to Senate […]
President Aquino to personally submit BBL to congress on Wednesday
Presidential peace adviser Teresita Deles confirmed that President Aquino will personally hand over the draft of the Bangsamoro Basic Law to the Congress.
DFA budget hearing in Congress
The Department of Foreign Affairs is currently presenting their budget in a Congressional hearing while OFWs conduct protest actions outside of Congress.
Congress ready to pass 14 prioriy bills
The Congress will push through with the passing of 14 priority bills before the end of the first regular session of the 16th Congress on June 13 before the President’s State of the Nation Address.
