Tag: Philippine Congress

House Leaders Defend Budget Approval Despite NEP Return

House Leaders Assure No Reenacted Budget Local leaders reported that the House of Representatives remains confident it can avoid a...

House Small Committee Faces Intense Budget Scrutiny

Manila Rep Defends Young Legislator Amid Budget Questions Manila 6th District Representative Bienvenido Abante Jr. expressed sympathy for Nueva Ecija...

House Probes Department of Public Works Flood-Control Projects

House Probes Department of Public Works Flood-Control Projects MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has passed a resolution to...

Magna Carta for Health Workers: Lawmaker Pushes Fair Benefits

Magna Carta for Health Workers Refiled in Congress Parañaque 2nd District Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan has reintroduced the proposed Magna...

Congress Budget Cuts Spark Debate Ahead 2026 Session

Congress Budget Cuts Draw Attention for 2026 MANILA, Philippines — The 2026 proposed budget reveals significant cuts to the allocations...

Constitutional Convention Offers Best Path for Amendments

Constitutional Convention as Best Amendment Path MANILA, Philippines — Antipolo 1st District Representative Ronaldo Puno emphasized...

Visayas Caucus Unites Lawmakers to Amplify Regional Voice

Visayas Caucus Unites Lawmakers for Stronger Voice House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez recently convened the Visayas Caucus, gathering lawmakers from...

House Passes Resolution for Opening Bicameral Conference Committee Meetings

House Adopts Resolution for Bicameral Conference Committee MeetingsThe House of Representatives has taken a significant step by adopting a...

House of Representatives Elects More Key Posts

House of Representatives Elects More Key Posts as Committees Organize MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has elected more...

Makabayan Bloc Urges Congress to Reject Rubber-stamping Budget

Makabayan Bloc Calls to Reject Rubber-stamping Budget Lawmakers from the progressive Makabayan bloc have urged their peers to resist rubber-stamping...

House Committee Ethics Addresses Lawmaker Video Incident

House Committee Ethics Reviews Lawmaker Video IncidentMANILA, Philippines — The House committee on ethics will decide any disciplinary measures...

Lawmakers Kickbacks Claims Demand Proof, Says Ridon

Ridon Calls for Proof on Lawmakers Kickbacks ClaimsMANILA, Philippines — Bicol Saro party-list Representative Terry Ridon urged Baguio City...