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Women lawmakers to preside over today’s House session

Women officials and members of the House of Representatives will be presiding over today’s session, in celebration of Women’s Month and in accordance with the internal rules of the chamber......»»

Category: newsSource: philstar philstarMar 3rd, 2024

House tightens security after lawmakers get bomb threats

The House of Representatives has been placed on heightened alert following threats received by lawmakers and House staff last week, including bomb threats, Secretary General Reginald Velasco said on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Free MRT rides for women, all-female House session

Women and girls can enjoy free rides today at the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 and the Light Rail Transit Line 2 in line with the celebration of International Women’s Day......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

House and Senate at an ‘impasse’ after senators take exception with loyalty pledge

Gonzales said on Tuesday that the House “(does) not want a word war” and had sought to “temper” the anger of lawmakers by way of a House resolution expressing their collective stance......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Lawmakers seek probe on students rights violations in UST

Lawmakers at the House of Representatives filed a resolution urging an investigation into several reported instances of censorship and restrictions allegedly imposed on students at the University of Santo Tomas......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Why 4 lawmakers voted against RBH7, the economic charter change proposal

House lawmakers, convening as a committee of the whole, adopts the proposal on economic charter change just two weeks after deliberations started at the committee level.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

2 Mindanao lawmakers urge Quiboloy to face House

Two lawmakers from different districts in Mindanao have urged Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy to comply with congressional subpoenas, if he really has nothing to hide......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

53 Mindanaoan lawmakers reject Duterte’s calls for Mindanao secession 

Fifty-three House lawmakers from Mindanao signed a manifesto on Wednesday that expressed opposition to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s proposal to secede Mindanao, saying that the challenges that have beset the region can be solved through a “united and sovereign Philippines.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

A Glimpse of Forever’ stars honor the women in their lives

As International Women’s Day is being celebrated today, and with the month of March as Women’s History Month, the cast members of Viva Films and director Jason Paul Laxamana’s film “A Glimpse of Forever” cited the contribution of women in society and shared their empowering messages to all the women out there......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Women s Month: Oldest Filipina runner, women from all walks of life join Women s Run

Brave and bold women participated at the Women’s Run in SM Mall of Asia Complex last Sunday, celebrating women who have paved the way and have broken barriers in their careers and daily lives by being strong and fearless......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Millie Bobby Brown s Stranger Things co-star Matthew Modine to officiate her wedding

Actor Matthew Modine will preside over the wedding of his "Stranger Things" co-star Millie Bobby Brown and her fiance Jake Bongiovi, son of rock star Jon Bon Jovi......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

US lawmakers stand with Philippines vs Chinese sea aggression

Visiting US lawmakers expressed their concern over China’s continued aggression in Philippine waters during their meeting with President Marcos at Malacañang yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Philippine economy growth may reach 6-7 pct in 2023: Marcos

© Provided by Xinhua With robust growth, better management of overall inflation, and a decrease in unemployment rates, the Philippines has "gotten back on its feet from the reeling effect of the pandemic and the subsequent shocks," Philippine Preside.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Philippine economy growth may reach 6-7 pct in 2023: Marcos

© Provided by Xinhua With robust growth, better management of overall inflation, and a decrease in unemployment rates, the Philippines has "gotten back on its feet from the reeling effect of the pandemic and the subsequent shocks," Philippine Preside.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

House to ask WHO about changes to IHR

Two committees of the House of Representatives will ask the World Health Organizations to shed light on the 307 proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations which lawmakers fear could infringe on the Philippines’ sovereignty......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

After ceasefire, House hopes Senate passes RBH6 by March

Administration lawmakers, under the leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez in the House of Representatives, are hoping that an inter-parliamentary ceasefire the senators initiated will result in their promise to pass economic reforms in the 1987 Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Romualdez denies House behind charter change signature drive

House Speaker Martin Romualdez says lawmakers' role is 'to facilitate and encourage democratic participation without direct involvement in signature collection'.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

DSWD chief ready to explain AKAP to lawmakers

After questions were raised about the budget allocation for the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian yesterday expressed readiness to explain the program to lawmakers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Lawmakers welcome back wages for displaced OFWs in Saudi Arabia

The government’s efforts to ensure displaced overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) receive their back pay from bankrupted Saudi Arabian construction companies have been lauded by lawmakers from both the upper and lower chambers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Davao lawmakers thank President Marcos, Romualdez for aiding flood victims

Lawmakers from Davao have thanked President Marcos and Speaker Martin Romualdez for continuously sending aid to flood victims in the region, including the endorsement of P150 million in cash aid and 51,000 food packs......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Lawmakers seek to amend ownership regulations on Constitution s economic provisions

Lawmakers are calling for the revision of some economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution, covered by the Public Service Act, which stipulate that public services should exclusively be owned by Filipinos......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024