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Arrest order vs Quiboloy in effect – House panel

The order for the arrest of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOLC) pastor Apollo Quiboloy for contempt is already in effect, according to the House committee on legislative franchises......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

House panel cites Quiboloy for contempt for snubbing SMNI franchise hearings

MANILA, Philippines — Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy has been cited for contempt for still refusing to attend the House of Representatives committee on legislative franchises hearing on the Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) issue. Surigao del Sur 2nd District Representative Johnny Pimentel moved to hold Quiboloy in contempt after the latter still failed.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

House panel probes PUVMP agencies

Claiming that the government’s public utility vehicle modernization program is going nowhere, House of Representatives transportation committee chair Rep. Romeo Acop has launched an investigation into the financial statements of the government agencies implementing the PUVMP......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Teacher career progression bill clears House panel hurdle

Public school teachers may soon have access to more advanced career opportunities and higher compensation after the House appropriations committee approved the unnumbered substitute bill for the proposed Teacher Career Progression Act on Tuesday. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

House panel Oks proposed POGO ban

Efforts to ban Philippine offshore gaming operators in the country have gained ground at the House of Representatives after a committee yesterday approved two measures on this......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

House panel slams DOTr over lack of strategy for PUVMP

The House of Representatives committee on transportation has assailed the Department of Transportation for its failure to resolve various issues surrounding the implementation of the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

House panel to summon Quiboloy, warns of arrest

The House of Representatives committee on legislative franchises yesterday decided to issue a subpoena to Pastor Apollo Quiboloy with regard to the defiant stance of his Sonshine Media Network International despite a temporary shutdown order for violations of its legislative franchise. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

House panels approve enhanced discounts for seniors, PWDs

Three House committees yesterday approved three bills that would enhance discounts, incentives and tax exemptions for senior citizens and persons with disabilities......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

House to address Dwarfism

With all of the priority bills listed in the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) over and done with, the House of Representatives has passed a bill declaring Oct. 25 every year as “National Dwarfism Awareness Day.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

‘Heartbreak’, ‘Wellness’ leaves for single employees pushed in House

MANILA, Philippines — Two House bills aimed to provide “heartbreak” and “wellness” leaves for single employees in the country has been filed in the country by a lawmaker. The importance of giving singles a break from the social pressures that come with being unmarried or without a partner has been stressed in the filing of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Just seven of 116 SUCs offer medicine programs — lawmaker

House Minority Leader Rep. Marcelino Libanan (4PS Partylist) said that Congress should allot more funding to support "highly advanced" SUCs in establishing their own medical schools to subsidize the schooling of aspiring doctors......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

NEDA’s bid to scrap telcos’ congressional franchise requirement opposed

The head of the 28-member minority bloc in the House of Representatives has opposed a proposal of the National Economic and Development Authority to scrap the legislative franchise requirement for telecommunications companies......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Duterte trying to escape ICC through Mindanao secession — lawmaker

A House minority lawmaker said on Thursday that former President Rodrigo Duterte may be pushing for Mindanao to secede from the country to stay out of the clutches of the International Criminal Court......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Senate, House joint resolution on Cha-Cha now suspended, says Pimentel

After a strongly worded manifesto, the Senate hits the brakes on charter change until they can ascertain the 'real agenda,' says Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

UN rapporteur urged to investigate government s use of trolls

A House minority lawmaker has called on a visiting United Nations special rapporteur to probe the government’s alleged use of “trolls” or anonymous accounts for propaganda......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Castro dismayed over dismissal of complaint vs ex-Pres Duterte

House Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers Party-list Representative France Castro is dismayed over the Quezon City Prosecutor's dismissal of her complaint against former President Rodrigo Duterte......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

DPWH contractor rushing Kamuning flyover rehab

The rehabilitation of the Kamuning flyover is being fast-tracked to finish before the start of the rainy season, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

DPWH fast-tracking Laguna road project

The government is rushing the completion of the Carmona-Biñan diversion road project to ease traffic in these areas in Laguna......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Sharma, Chargers stay patient as team recently finds PVL groove

Akari’s Fifi Sharma isn’t rushing herself and her teammates as they adjust to the new system under Coach Raffy Mosuela in the tail-end of eliminations in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Teachers propose way to shift to old school calendar

If the Department of Education is worried that rushing the return to the old school calendar would compromise the vacation of students and teachers, the Teachers’ Dignity Coalition is proposing a way to do it without removing the school break from the equation......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024