Tag: House of Representatives

House minority bloc solons to Customs chief Faeldon: Take leave of absence or resign

(Eagle News) — Take a leave of absence or resign. This was the message of minority bloc solons in the House of Representatives to Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon, who has been accused of incompetence after a P6.4-billion drug shipment entered the country. Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency National Capital Region chief Wilkins Villanueva also accused Faeldon of refusing to conduct a “control-delivery” of the six crates containing the illegal substance found in Valenzuela warehouses in May, […]

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Grab at Uber, pinasusumite ng financial statement sa Kamara

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) – Pinasusumite ni Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo Teves ng financial statement ang Transport Network Companies na Grab at Uber. Ayon kay Teves, dapat isumite ng mga nasabing kumpanya ang mga dokumento sa House Committee on Metro Manila Development. Nais aniya niyang malaman kung nagbabayad ba ng buwis ang Grab at Uber, at kung magkano ang kanilang kinikita. Una nang sinabi ni Yves Gonzalez, head of policy ng Uber Philippines, na […]

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House panel orders release of “Ilocos 6”; Imee Marcos appears before panel

(Eagle News) — The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability on Tuesday ordered the release of the so-called “Ilocos 6,” who were detained after they refused to answer questions from lawmakers on the alleged misuse of tobacco funds in Ilocos Norte. The panel ordered the release of the six officials of the Ilocos Norte government after they answered questions asked by House Majority Floor leader Rudy Farinas on the procurement of P66.45-million worth of […]

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17th Congress opens second regular session

https://youtu.be/LhM-1kMWU1A Let’s get back to work, Senate and House leaders say (Eagle News) — Let’s get back to work. This was the message of Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III and House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez in the opening of the second regular session of the 17th Congress. Pimentel began his speech with figures from a survey last week that he said showed that the Senate was the “most trusted institution” in the country. He said based […]

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Body junks Rep. Lagman’s motion for members to explain votes after they are cast

Says votes should be explained after results are announced (Eagle News) — The body has denied Rep. Edcel Lagman’s motion to amend the rules that will allow members of Congress to explain their votes before they cast them. But House Majority Floor leader Rudy Fariñas objected to the proposed amendment, saying both Houses–the Senate and the House of Representatives—had already approved the rules that say that an explanation of the votes will take place after […]

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210 panukalang batas, naipasa ng Kamara sa 1st regular session ng 17th Congress

(Eagle News) — Nasa 210 na batas ang naipasa ng House of Representatives sa pagsasara ng first regular session ng 17th Congress. Ito ang bilang na naipasa mula sa 1,247 na mga panukalang batas na nai-proseso. Pero kung isasama ang mga panukalang batas na naaprubahan sa second reading at mga resolusyong in-adopt, aabot sa kabuuang 290 measures ang nailusot sa ilalim ng unang taong pamumuno ni House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez. Ibig sabihin, asa labintatlong bills […]

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Higher penalties approved in House for those who will not sing the national anthem properly

QUEZON City, Philippines – The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading the proposed imposition of higher penalties for the improper singing of the National Anthem. From an existing fine of Php 5, 000 – Php 20, 000 to those who will sing the anthem inappropriately, the fine was increased to Php 50, 000 to Php 100, 000, based on the proposed measure.

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Shooting erupts at US lawmakers baseball practice

By Thomas Watkins Agence France Presse ALEXANDRIA, Virginia — At least five people people including a top Republican congressman were wounded in a Washington suburb early Wednesday morning when a shooting erupted as they practiced for an annual baseball game between lawmakers. Senior congressman Steve Scalise was shot in the hip, according to fellow Republican lawmaker Mo Brooks who told CNN at least two law enforcement officers and one congressional staffer were also shot in […]

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SC should respect Congress decision to not hold joint session on ML declaration – solon

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Fredenil Castro appealed to the Supreme Court to respect the decision of both houses of Congress to not hold a joint session on the declaration of martial law in Mindanao. Castro said that the high court should respect Congress’ decision to avoid a constitutional crisis. “Ang sa akin dito ay dapat respetuhin nila kung ano ang paninindigan ng Kongreso. Sila naman ay hindi din […]

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House approves reso expressing support for martial law declaration in Mindanao

(Eagle News) — The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a resolution expressing support for President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of martial law in Mindanao. The approval of the Lower House convening as a Committee of the Whole was made after 249 congressmen attended an executive session, which saw defense officials explaining the situation in Marawi, and the basis for the President’s proclamation. The approval came a day after the Senate approved an amended resolution that […]

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Report ukol sa mga batayan sa pagdeklara ng martial law sa Mindanao, naisumite na sa Kongreso

Ni Meanne Corvera Eagle News Naisumite na sa Senado at Kamara nitong Huwebes ng gabi ang report ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte hinggil sa mga batayan sa pagdedeklara ng martial law sa Mindanao. Ayon kay Senate President Aquilino Pimentel, personal niyang natanggap ang kopya ng report noong 9:55 p.m. sa Davao city. Pinirmahan niya raw ang report kasama si House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez. Ang report ay natanggap ng Senado at Kamara limang minuto bago ang alas […]

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Magdalo Rep. Alejano admits no “personal knowledge” on grounds in impeachment complaint vs Duterte as House starts deliberations

  (Eagle News) — The House of Representatives on Monday (May 15) started deliberations on the impeachment complaint filed against President Rodrigo Duterte by Magdalo Party List Rep. Gary Alejano last March, with the House leaders questioning Alejano on his personal knowledge on the contents of his complaint. As the hearing progressed, Alejano admitted he had no personal knowledge as to the material allegations on his complaint but that he had just perused newspaper reports […]

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