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Congress Watch

Rep. Fortun Pushes For ‘Major Upgrade’ Of Solo Parents Act 20 Years Later

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.

Velasco To PNP: Remind Ranks To Use Force, Firearms Responsibly

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 Wants To Ramp Up Public Spending Amid Account Surplus

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.”

Velasco: House To Include Media In COVID-19 Vaccination Program

The House of Representatives assured that it will allocate internal funding for the COVID-19 vaccination program among its employees and their immediate families.

Rep. Romualdez Thanks Media For ‘Risking Their Safety’ To Deliver The News

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.

Rep. Gonzales’ Bill Reducing Remittance Fees Of OFWs Gets House Final Nod

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.

House Gives Final Nod To Bill Protecting OFWs’ Remittances

The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved on third reading a bill seeking to limit charges and provide discounts on remittance fees shouldered by OFWs/

Rep. Robes: I Will Make Sure To Help As Much As I Can So Every Filipino Gets A COVID-19 Vaccine

ROBES: “I will personally make sure to do everything possible to help in this effort to give vaccine to every Filipino.”

House OKs Imposition Of Taxes On Online Betting For Cockfights

The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on final reading a measure imposing taxes on offsite betting activities on locally licensed cockfights and derbies.

Salceda: 2.4M Skilled Jobs May Be Vacant Within The Next Decade

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.

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