Congress Watch

ORDANES: "Raising the APOR limit to 65 has done some good but there are tens of thousands of seniors whose health has suffered because they have hardly moved around for limited physical exercise, fresh air, and interaction with other people."

"We need this signed into law already, especially now that we have a pandemic. Studies show there has been a significant spike of rape and sexual abuse cases owing to circumstances contributing to the further vulnerability of children and women."

Tingog Party List practices the Bayanihan spirit through its cash-for-work program that aims to clear the mud and debris left by the massive floods of Typhoon Ulysses.

“I take it as a signal that as soon as we get the vaccine and return to the previous normal, we will recover to around 5-6% unemployment. I am still alarmed at underemployment, which stands at 14.4%. Much of that is just Filipino inventiveness―online selling, and other new cottage industries. They will not be enough to pay the rent and the bills.”

A measure seeking to recognize the indigenous cultural communities and indigenous peoples community conserved territories and areas hurdled committee level at the House of Representatives on Thursday.

House Secretary General Mark Llando Mendoza assures that the Batasan Complex remains safe after 98 people tested positive for COVID-19.

The House Committee on Natural Resources has approved a bill that imposes higher penalties to those who will exploit and abuse the wildlife in the country.

The House of Representatives has approved on final reading a bill strengthening the country's anti-money laundering law.

Speaker Lord Allan Velasco welcomes the timely passage of the proposed PHP4.506-trillion national budget for 2021 in the Senate.

The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a measure that ensures the protection of workers in the entertainment industry.