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......»»
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 […].....»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 8 February 2024
House Speaker Romualdez visits Army’s 4ID HQ in Cagayan de Oro House Speaker Martin Romualdez visited the headquarters of the Army’s 4th Infantry Division in Camp Evangelista, barangay Patag here on Tuesday. Major Francisco Garello, 4ID spokesperson, said Romualdez came here as part of a two-day Armed Forces of the Philippines and House of Representatives […].....»»
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'.....»»
Lending startup unveils credit card for Gen Zs
Technology startup firm Zed Philippines Inc. has launched a Mastercard Titanium credit card with zero interest, zero foreign transaction fees and no annual charges, aiming to roll out these cards to the market within the coming months......»»
Idis unveils zero-waste policy wishlist to Davao City gov t
DAVAO City-based environmental group Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (Idis) has presented a comprehensive zero-waste policy wishlist to the City Government of Davao......»»
Zenless Zone Zero PS5 version in the works
HoYoverse has announced that its upcoming urban fantasy action role-playing game, Zenless Zone Zero, will have a PlayStation 5 version that is currently in development......»»
ICTSI outlines net zero plan
Logistics giant International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has pledged to scale down its carbon footprint by 26 percent by 2030 as part of measures to become net zero......»»
Globe 1st listed PH firm to REACH Net Zero targets
Globe 1st listed PH firm to REACH Net Zero targets.....»»
PRO 6 chief declares zero tolerance policy on illegal gambling
PRO 6 chief declares zero tolerance policy on illegal gambling.....»»
Going zero waste : La Union villagers exchange fruit seeds with rice
The La Union provincial government is reaping successes of a noble project that seeks not only to help defray expenses of households, but also encourage residents to lead zero waste lifestyles. .....»»
CENRO Kabankalan cleans up for ‘Zero Waste Month’
CENRO Kabankalan cleans up for ‘Zero Waste Month’.....»»
Youth participation key to addressing climate change issues
Youth participation key to addressing climate change issues.....»»
Frasco seeks House probe on Metro Cebu traffic crisis
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – On Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, Deputy Speaker and Cebu 5th District Rep. Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco filed House Resolution No. 1592 that directs the House Committees on Transportation and Good Government and Public Accountability to investigate the traffic crisis that is currently affecting Metro Cebu and identify possible solutions to said.....»»
PhilHealth backs Speaker’s call for better benefit packages
Executives of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. have thrown their support behind the call of House Speaker Martin Romualdez for the state insurer to enhance their service and benefit packages for members and their dependents......»»
High ratings spur House to work harder – Speaker
Speaker Martin Romualdez yesterday expressed his gratitude to the Filipino people for the high trust and performance ratings he received, as shown in a recent survey conducted by the OCTA Research group......»»
Lakas stalwarts sign pro-Speaker manifesto
Amid rumors of a House leadership change for allegedly using the ayuda cash subsidy to push the people’s initiative signature drive, the ruling Lakas-CMD majority bloc issued a manifesto in support of Speaker Martin Romualdez......»»
Speaker hits senators’ ‘very toxic rhetoric’ vs House
Speaker Martin Romualdez yesterday hit back at senators, asking them to “just focus on their jobs instead of attacking the lower chamber.”.....»»
House balks at ‘absurd’ Senate allegations about cash aid program
House Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales has also insisted that senators approved the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program during the budget legislation process, calling their line of questioning about its “sudden” appearance in the 2024 budget “absurd.”.....»»
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......»»
Speaker endorses release of P150 million to Davao flood victims
Speaker Martin Romualdez has endorsed the immediate release of P150 million in financial aid, through the Department of Social Welfare and Development, to the flood victims in Davao region......»»