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LGUs tuloy ang opisina sa gitna ng pagsipa ng COVID-19 cases

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 18 08:09 PM

Tuloy ang serbisyo sa mga local government unit sa kabila ng pagtaas ng COVID-19 cases. Read more »

Pichay says not perpetually barred from holding public office

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 18 10:49 PM

Deputy House Speaker Prospero Pichay, Jr. on Tuesday disputed his supposed perpetual disqualification from holding public office despite a Supreme Court resolution affirming the ruling of the Ombudsman. Read more »

House cancels sessions amid uptick in COVID-19 cases

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 18 11:30 AM

The uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases in the country has caused the suspension of sessions in the House of Representatives until January 24, 2022. Read more »

House OKs bill regulating cooperative banks

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 17 11:43 PM

The House of Representatives has approved on second reading House Bill 9541 which provides for the registration, regulation and operation of cooperative banks. Read more »

House passes 19 bills weeks before adjournment for 2022 polls

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 17 09:36 PM

The lower chamber approved 19 bills on third and final reading. Read more »

House OKs bill expanding tertiary education subsidy coverage

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 17 04:48 PM

The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a bill that expands the coverage of the Tertiary Education Subsidy program. Read more »

About 70 House of Representatives staff positive for COVID

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 14 03:28 PM

House of Representatives Secretary General Mark Llandro Mendoza made the disclosure 3 days before the lower chamber resumes its plenary sessions with limited physical attendance at the Batasang Pambansa. Read more »

'No corruption': Rio defends use of UNDP for free Wi-Fi project

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 13 11:40 AM

Ex-DICT Undersecretary Eliseo Rio defended Thursday the decision to tap the UNDP for the government's Free Public Internet Access Program. Read more »

Abra solon tests positive for COVID anew

RG Cuz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 12 03:01 PM

Abra Representative JB Bernos has tested positive for COVID-19 again. Read more »

House concurs with Senate amendments on 2021 budget extension

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 14 09:56 PM

The House of Representatives has concurred with the Senate’s amendments to House Bill No. 10373, which extends the validity of the 2021 budget by a year. Read more »

House ratifies bill raising age for statutory rape

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 14 08:54 PM

Once ratified by the Senate, the consolidated bill will be sent to President Rodrigo Duterte for signature. Read more »

Bayan Muna seeks House probe, rejection of 'hero-less' banknotes

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 14 03:04 PM

Bayan Muna Party List on Tuesday filed a resolution urging lawmakers to probe the removal of national heroes from the design of new banknotes. Read more »

Solon wants mandatory 14th month pay

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 07 06:33 PM

A lawmaker urged his colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass the bills mandating the grant of 14th month pay for all workers in government and the private sector regardless of employment status. Read more »

House honors Alex Eala for French Open doubles win

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 07 06:25 PM

The House of Representatives on Tuesday honored young Filipina tennis star Alex Eala for her victory in the 2021 French Open last June. Read more »

House urges gov’t to allow students sports activities, competitions

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 07 04:28 PM

The House of Representatives has adopted House Resolution 2275 urging the IATF and concerned agencies to allow the safe resumption of school sports trainings and the conduct of athletic competitions. Read more »

House OKs bill seeking fixed term for AFP chief, other military officials

Zandro Ochona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 06 11:18 PM

However, this could be terminated by the President. Read more »

House approves bill on SIM card registration

Zandro Ochona, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 07 02:30 AM

The House of Representatives has approved on 3rd and final reading a bill seeking to require SIM card registration. Read more »

House OKs bill on National Museum of Filipino Women

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 01 06:36 PM

The House of Representatives unanimously approved on third and final reading HB 10330 or the proposed "National Museum of Filipino Women Act." Read more »

House OKs bill allowing married women to retain maiden surname

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 01 05:49 PM

The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on third and final reading a bill that will allow married women to retain their maiden surnames. Read more »

House OKs bill defining PH maritime zones on 2nd reading

Zandro Ochona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 29 07:14 PM

The bill seeks to proclaim the maritime entitlements of the country under the UNCLOS, of which the Philippines is a signatory. Read more »