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House ratifies bill on BARMM polls postponement

Manila, Feb. 6 -- The House of Representatives on Wednesday ratified a bill postponing the first regular elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to October 2025. Duri... Read More


BFAR expected to protect small-scale fisherfolk under new chief

Manila, Feb. 6 -- A House leader on Thursday expressed optimism that the appointment of Elizer Salilig as director of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) will allow the agency to expa... Read More


25 more lawmakers want to join as complainants vs. VP Sara

Manila, Feb. 6 -- Twenty-five additional lawmakers have expressed their intent to join the fourth impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, according to leaders of the House of Repres... Read More


House to respect Senate decision on impeachment trial: lawmaker

Manila, Feb. 6 -- The House of Representatives will respect the Senate's decision on when to convene as an impeachment court for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, a lawmaker said Thursday. "W... Read More


House gathers 153 signatures to impeach VP Sara

Manila, Feb. 5 -- The House of Representatives has enough signatures to proceed with a fourth impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, House Secretary General Reginald Velasco confir... Read More


House leader bats for social media regulation to curb fake news

Manila, Feb. 4 -- A House leader on Tuesday called for legislation to regulate social media in a bid to curb the spread of fake news and harmful content while ensuring free speech remains protected. ... Read More


Show cause orders issued vs. ex-press secretary, socmed figures

Manila, Feb. 4 -- A multi-panel at the House of Representatives on Tuesday issued show cause orders against former press secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles and several social media personalities for failin... Read More


House OKs 2 tobacco bills to address tax losses, smuggling

Manila, Feb. 4 -- A bill seeking to rationalize excise tax rates on tobacco and vape products to curb revenue losses from illicit trade hurdled final reading at the House of Representatives. During t... Read More


House OKs proposed amendments to UHC law

MANILA, Feb. 3 -- The House of Representatives on Monday night approved on third reading a bill aimed at strengthening the country's healthcare system to improve efficiency, equity, and public health ... Read More


More Filipinos satisfied with PBBM admin's performance - survey

Manila, Jan. 30 -- Results of a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed that 59 percent of adult Filipinos are satisfied with the performance of the administration of President Ferdinand R.... Read More