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.
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved on third reading a bill seeking to limit charges and provide discounts on remittance fees shouldered by OFWs/
The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on final reading a measure imposing taxes on offsite betting activities on locally licensed cockfights and derbies.
House Ways And Means Chair Joey Sarte Salceda (Albay, 2nd District) expresses concern on the possible 2.4 million vacant jobs for the skilled workers if the education and training system does not improve.