Donald Trump’s US Senate trial will begin in the second week of February, days after a fresh impeachment case against the former president is transmitted by the House, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Friday.
Poe: Senate, House found middle ground in AMLA amendments bill
Senator Grace Poe on Thursday said the Senate and the House of Representatives were able to reach a compromise in sealing and eventually ratifying the bicameral conference committee report on the amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering Act.
May sweldo, insurance na: Bill for media workers’ additional benefits hurdles House
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Monday overwhelmingly approved on third reading a bill providing enhanced protection, security, and benefits for media workers.
No need for Senate to join: Rufus Rodriguez says House can railroad Cha-Cha
MANILA – House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Rufus Rodriguez on Friday called for the early approval by the Constitutional Amendments Committee of the proposed amendments to the economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution.
Gaya-gaya sa Senado: House panel to probe gov’t COVID-19 vaccination plan
MANILA – The House of Representatives is set to hold its public hearing on the government’s coronavirus disease (Covid-19) vaccination plan on January 18.
Weh ‘di nga? Political parties at House sign manifesto to assure Cha cha limited to economic provisions
MANILA – Leaders of political parties and blocs at the House of Representatives have signed a manifesto of support for Speaker Lord Allan Velasco’s proposal to amend the restrictive economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution.
Ping on claim that House panel can sit as con-ass: They know not what they do
Let’s forgive them, they know not what they do.
Puro anime sa TV: Sotto files ABS-CBN franchise bill, hopes it will pass under Speaker Velasco
Senate President Tito Sotto has filed a new bill renewing the franchise of ABS-CBN, as he expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of competetion on TV, leading to creeping “mediocrity” in broadcast programming.
Japan ex-PM Abe faces lawmakers on scandal but avoids prosecution
Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe apologised to lawmakers on Friday over a scandal involving payments for supporters, a day after prosecutors said they would not indict him in the case.
Politika bago bakuna! With record high number of Deputy Speakers, Velasco increases House’s 2021 budget by P1B
The House of Representatives’ budget for 2021 has increased by P1 billion as Speaker Lord Allan Jay Velasco continues to appoint his allies as Deputy Speakers.
P200K ‘pag na-tsugi! Proposed additional benefits for media workers OK’d by House on 2nd reading
A bill providing enhanced protection, security, and benefits for media workers hurdled second reading approval at the House of Representatives. During Monday’s plenary session, the…
Dalawa singko na! Deputy Speakers make up 10% of House as Velasco continues appointing spree
The position of Deputy Speaker has become a run of the mill appointment, no thanks to House Speaker Lord Allan Jay Velasco.
Validity until 2021: House panel OKs bill extending Bayanihan 2
MANILA – A measure seeking to extend the effectivity of Bayanihan to Recover as One Act (Bayanihan 2) has hurdled the committee level at the House of Representatives.
House ain’t rushing: Impeachment proceedings vs Leonen could start in 2021
The hearings on the impeachment complaint filed against Supreme Court Associate Justice Marvic Leonen could start next year, Deputy Speaker Rufus Rodriguez said on Wednesday.
WATCH | 98 ang positive! Mendoza denies COVID-19 outbreak in House
“Hindi nag-originate dito sa House ang transmission,” clarified House Secretary General Mark Llandro Mendoza.
Mauna mayaman! Velasco to prioritize vaccinating lawmakers vs COVID-19
House Speaker Lord Allan Jay Velasco wants lawmakers to be among the first in line to be vaccinated against COVID-19, amid a global race to gain access to the much awaited vaccine.
Walang outbreak! Exec insists House is safe despite 98 positive COVID-19 cases
House Secretary General Mark Llandro Mendoza denied there’s a COVID-19 outbreak at Batasang Pambansa Wednesday (December 2) despite 98 individuals testing positive for the virus last month.
Not in aid of grandstanding? Velasco hopes House probe on Ulysses floods will lead to long-term solutions
MANILA – Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on Monday said the probe on the devastating “Ulysses” floods will focus on coming up with long-term solutions to prevent life and property losses in future typhoons.
Nangangatog sa kaba? House adjourns early amid coup plot vs Velasco
MANILA – The House of Representatives moved for an early adjournment on Tuesday amid an alleged coup plot being staged against Speaker Lord Allan Velasco.
Utos ni Speaker! House to prioritize Velasco’s pet bills- Romualdez
MANILA – The House of Representatives will fast-track the approval of seven priority bills of Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, Majority Leader Martin Romualdez said on Friday.
Hindi talaga pwede! No presumption of regularity in HOR budget with post-approval amendments, Ping maintains
Sen. Panfilo Lacson maintained Thursday there can be no presumption of regularity in P20-billion amendments made by a so-called small group to the House version of the 2021 budget bill.
Unanimous vote: Abang Lingkod’s Paduano elected new House minority leader
MANILA – The minority bloc in the House of Representatives has unanimously elected Abang Lingkod Party-list Rep. Joseph Stephen Paduano as their new leader, Marikina City Rep. Stella Quimbo announced on Monday.
Drilon: Like House suspension, no need for special session for Senate to cut recess
President Rodrigo Duterte need not call another special session for the Senate to take up the budget in plenary sooner than what’s set in the legislative calendar, Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said.
