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House suspends flood control probe to give way to ICI

Manila, Sept. 24 -- The House of Representatives Infrastructure Committee (Infracomm) will suspend its probe on anomalous government deals to give way to the full and impartial proceedings of the Inde... Read More


DSWD assures aid to 'Mirasol'-hit areas; braces for 'Nando'

Manila, Sept. 18 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to coordinate with local government units (LGUs) that were affected by Tropical Depression Mirasol, assuring them ... Read More


Lawmakers welcome Speaker Dy, thank Romualdez for dedicated service

Manila, Sept. 18 -- Several lawmakers of the House of Representatives on Thursday welcomed the election of Isabela 6th District Rep. Faustino "Bojie" Dy III as the new Speaker and thanked former Speak... Read More


DSWD: Strict monitoring of private care facilities ensures compliance

Manila, Sept. 18 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has assured the 921 accredited social welfare and development agencies (SWDAs) that there is no cause for alarm on the agenc... Read More


DSWD urges 4Ps members to avail of water rate discounts

Manila, Sept. 17 -- Beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are encouraged to register for the Enhanced Lifeline Program (ELP) of Maynilad and Manila Water to enjoy discounted r... Read More


Lady lawmakers push advocacies; Speaker vows to fast-track House work

Manila, Sept. 16 -- Women members of the House of Representatives met with Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez late Monday to advance their advocacies on healthcare, education, livelihood, and the prot... Read More


Lawmaker files bill requiring use of solar energy in gov't buildings

Manila, Sept. 16 -- Abra lone district Rep. Joseph Sto. Nino Bernos has filed a bill seeking to require government offices to use solar energy systems to reduce electricity costs and ensure a sustaina... Read More


House balances flood control probe with legislative priorities

MANILA, Sept. 15 -- Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Monday ordered House committees to confront allegations involving anomalous flood control projects with fairness and transparency, while ensur... Read More


No House leadership change as solons rally behind Speaker Romualdez

Manila, Sept. 10 -- Deputy Speaker, La Union Rep. Pablo Ortega V, said Wednesday that lawmakers in the House of Representatives remained solidly behind Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, as he dismis... Read More


Lawmaker to DOTr: Remove or cut terminal fees for Filipino travelers

Manila, Sept. 5 -- FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-list Rep. Brian Poe on Friday urged the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to look into ways to reduce or remove terminal fees for Filipino travelers. "... Read More