"We assure the public that their representatives are doing their best to provide them with quality legislation and timely service, and that no resource is wasted,” says Romualdez.
“The Philippine National Police should waive custody and jurisdiction over the police officer. These moves would be prudent and legal. The investigation must be swift. Criminal charges in court must be urgently filed,” said Fortun.
Magsasaka Party-list Representative Argel Cabatbat expressed his gratitude towards the country’s farmers following the reported marginal increase in rice and corn production.
Agusan del Norte 1st District Representative Lawrence “Law” Fortun pushes for a "major upgrade" of the Solo Parents Act, which became a law 20 years ago.
House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on Monday urged the leadership of the PNP to remind its ranks on the proper and responsible use of their weapons after a police officer shot dead two unarmed victims in Paniqui, Tarlac.
SALCEDA: “You want people to save during high growth years, but you want them to invest during periods like this... If we don’t induce firms to invest more by ramping up government spending, we’re in for extended economic sluggishness.”
The House of Representatives assured that it will allocate internal funding for the COVID-19 vaccination program among its employees and their immediate families.
Majority Leader and Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez confirmed that the House of Representatives has committed “necessary adjustments and sacrifices” on the 2021 national budget to focus on the COVID-19 vaccination and social amelioration programs.
Pampanga 3rd District Representative Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr.’s bill seeking a 50 percent discount on the remittance fees of OFWs was granted a third and final approval from the House of Representatives.