Due to another oil price hike implemented by oil companies, jeepney drivers gathered at the House of Representatives to protest said oil price hike.
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Congress proposes use of full middle name
The House of Representatives is proposing the use of full middle name in legal documents as a requirement.
BBL must address Filipino aspiration for peace & justice – Ferrer
MANILA, PIA – Government of the Philippines (GPH) peace panel chair Professor Miriam Coronel-Ferrer on Monday asked Congress to enshrine and protect the people’s aspirations for peace and justice as envisioned in the 1987 Philippine Constitution when it considers changes to the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). The chief negotiator referred to the statement of the framers of the Philippine Constitution which states that “the decision on the BBL will ultimately rest on what the people […]
House of Representatives to examine rules of engagement
The House of Representatives will examine thoroughly the rules of engagement that served as guidelines during military operations after hearing reports that there were no reinforcements sent to help the PNP-SAF commandos during their misencounter with the MILF and BIFF.
Congress praises Iglesia Ni Cristo’s housing projects
The independent minority bloc in the House of Representatives gave praise to the numerous housing and livelihood projects of the Iglesia Ni Cristo.
Militant solon push for investigation against CAB
Several militant solon is pushing for the House of Representatives to conduct an investigation against the Civil Aeronautics Board, citing its alleged inaction regarding the numerous anomalies involving leading airline companies in the country during the holiday season.
Belmonte suspends regular session of House of Representatives
In anticipation of the coming of typhoon “Ruby”, House Speaker Sonny Belmonte suspended the regular session of the House of Representatives.
Palace thanks congressmen for approving P2.6 trillion nat’l budget
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has expressed its gratitude to the House of Representatives for approving the P2.6-trillion 2015 national budget, which will now be sent to the Senate for deliberations.“We’d like to thank the House of Representatives for the speedy resolution and passing of the 2015 budget in their chamber,” Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said during Thursday’s press briefing at the Palace.“Now, the process of budget approval goes to the Senate, and we also hope […]
House of Representatives to pass 2 6 trillion peso 2015 national budget
The House of Representatives will try to pass the 2.6 trilliion-peso national budget for 2015 so that it will be ready for third or last meaning and to prevent a re-enacted budget or other alternatives.
House of Representatives not convinced about giving President Aquino emergency powers
The House of Representatives is not convinced that there is a need to give President Aquino emergency powers to deal with the looming power crisis in 2015. According to the House Committee on Energy, there is little possibility of said power crisis occurring.
House of Representatives support lifestyle check of PNP
The House of Representatives is supporting the call of DILG Secretary Mar Roxas to subject the PNP under a lifestyle check.
Senate will wait for House of Representatives to pass charter change
The Senate leadership will wait for the House of Representatives to pass the proposed charter change.
