Amid House-Senate rift, Romualdez seeks common ground on Cha-cha with Zubiri
After the Senate delivered a scathing rejection of the ongoing People’s Initiative (PI) campaign to amend the Charter, House Speaker Martin Romualdez has reached out to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri to express the lower chamber's support for an alternative PI led by the upper chamber......»»
ACT solon moves to probe efforts to jumpstart Cha-cha
MANILA, Philippines — A resolution seeking to investigate the reported signature-buying and the alleged use of public funds to push for constitutional reform or Charter change (Cha-cha) through the “so-called” people’s initiative (PI), has been filed in the House of Representatives. Alliance of Concerned Teachers Rep. France Castro said on Sunday that she electronically filed.....»»
PIRMA confirms coordinating with Romualdez for People s Initiative signatures
Noel Oñate, lead convenor of the group behind the “EDSA-pwera” ad, confirmed that his group met with Romualdez and House members for “help” in the signature drive to amend the 1987 Constitution......»»
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......»»
Speaker: House has zero participation in PI
The House of Representatives has zero participation in the people’s initiative to change the Constitution, Speaker Martin Romualdez said yesterday, addressing Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III, adding that some senators may just be “seeing ghosts” in voicing their apprehension......»»
Angara: Senate Cha-cha hearings to focus on economy
Senate hearings on Charter change are set for Monday, with discussions to focus on restrictive economic provisions affecting select industries, according to Sen. Sonny Angara, who stressed they would avoid tinkering with elected officials’ term limits......»»
TUCP to House: Pass bill that seeks across-the-board P150 wage hike
TUCP to House: Pass bill that seeks across-the-board P150 wage hike.....»»
From the Newsrooms: January 8 to 13, 2024
THE IDEA had been simmering but it broke out for all the public to think about when House Speaker Martin Romualdez took up the need for Charter change (Cha-cha). He recalled two resolutions that had raised the issues earlier in 2023, saying the amendments would focus on economi.....»»
From the Newsrooms: January 8 to 13, 2024
THE IDEA had been simmering but it broke out for all the public to think about when House Speaker Martin Romualdez took up the need for Charter change (Cha-cha). He recalled two resolutions that had raised the issues earlier in 2023, saying the amendments would focus on economi.....»»
From the Newsrooms: January 8 to 13, 2023
THE IDEA had been simmering but it broke out for all the public to think about when House Speaker Martin Romualdez took up the need for Charter change (Cha-cha). He recalled two resolutions that had raised the issues earlier in 2023, saying the amendments would focus on economi.....»»
From the Newsrooms: January 8 to 13, 2023
THE IDEA had been simmering but it broke out for all the public to think about when House Speaker Martin Romualdez took up the need for Charter change (Cha-cha). He recalled two resolutions that had raised the issues earlier in 2023, saying the amendments would focus on economi.....»»
Senate resumes Cha-cha hearings today
As a Senate panel resumes today its second hearing on moves to amend the economic provisions of the Constitution, Sen. Francis Escudero is hoping everyone calms down, and the process can continue with respect from both chambers......»»
Senate to start tackling economic Cha-cha
With the Commission on Elections indefinitely suspending all proceedings related to the people’s initiative, the Senate will convene on Wednesday the committee of the whole to tackle the proposal to amend certain economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution......»»
Hontiveros hopes for fair consideration of divorce bill in Senate
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros expressed hope on Wednesday about the potential reintroduction of a divorce bill onto the Senate’s legislative agenda. In the House of Representatives, a bill on absolute divorce was brought for plenary consideration on Tuesday. The divorce bill in the Senate, however, remains pending for plenary discussion. “I had the.....»»
Senators won’t go along with Cha-cha
The Senate would most likely not support the effort of the House of Representatives to have the 1987 Constitution amended, with many congressmen insisting that Congress would vote jointly and not separately......»»
Baste says Speaker Romualdez is ‘isog’ only because of his cousin President
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 26 February)—Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte took a swipe at President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s cousin, House Speaker Martin Romualdez, saying the speaker is “isog” (brave) of his political moves only because his cousin is the incumbent president. “Isog lang ka kay speaker ka karon, speaker lang ka kay tungod […].....»»
RPOC-EV holds third quarter meeting at Batasang Pambansa
The meeting was attended by House Speaker Martin Romualdez, RPOC-EV Chairperson, and Tacloban City Mayor Alfred S. Romualdez, including Maj. Gen. Camilo Ligayo, Commander of the 8th Infantry Division (8ID), Philippine Army......»»
Romualdez sidesteps allegation he ordered People s Initiative signature drive
House Speaker Martin Romualdez has shrugged off a senator’s allegation that he ordered lawmakers to gather signatures for the campaign to amend the 1987 Constitution via People’s Initiative. .....»»
MILF lauds Senate for adopting House rebel amnesty resolutions
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 7 March) – The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) lauded the Senate for adopting three resolutions of the House of Representatives that concur with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s grant of amnesty to former rebels. Bangsamoro Interim Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim, also the MILF chair, said the granting of […].....»»
House fire kills 5 in Philippines
MANILA, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- A house fire has killed a family of five, including an 11-month-old baby, in Daraga town in Albay province, southeast of the Philippines' capital Manila, authorities said Wednesday. Municipal Fire Marshal Amor Laguilles of Daraga town fire station said the fire broke out around 8:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, burning the whole house to the ground. He said the fire quickly burn.....»»
House fire kills 5 in Philippines
MANILA, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- A house fire has killed a family of five, including an 11-month-old baby, in Daraga town in Albay province, southeast of the Philippines' capital Manila, authorities said Wednesday. Municipal Fire Marshal Amor Laguilles of Daraga town fire station said the fire broke out around 8:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, burning the whole house to the ground. He said the fire quickly burn.....»»