Congress Watch

“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.

Speaker Lord Allan Velasco takes his oath as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Reserve Force of the Philippine Army.

The House Committee on Disaster Resilience has approved a resolution that allows the House of Representative to declare a Disaster and Climate Emergency following the series of calamities over the years.

Speaker Lord Allan Velasco emphasizes the need to review dam protocols to prevent a repeat of devastating floods that swamped Isabela and Cagayan provinces during the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses.