
House panel approves bill granting contraceptive access to teens
The House Committee on Youth and Sports Development has approved the measure allowing 15 years old and above to have access to contraceptives without requiring parental consent.
The House Committee on Youth and Sports Development has approved the measure allowing 15 years old and above to have access to contraceptives without requiring parental consent.
The House of Representatives on Wednesday night replaced Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as senior Deputy Speaker.
The House of Representatives called for a consultative meeting last Tuesday to gather recommendations regarding the proposed amendment to the Government Procurement Reform Act.
The House of Representatives approved on second reading the bill allowing basic education learners with unpaid tuition and other school fees to take the examination on good cause and justifiable grounds.
The House Committees on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms and on Appropriations have jointly endorsed for plenary approval the proposal allowing early voting for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading the proposal declaring February 7 of every year as National Religious Freedom Appreciation Day.
The House Committee on Banks and Financial Intermediaries has endorsed for plenary approval a bill that will amend the Secrecy of Bank Deposits law to promote transparency and anti-corruption mechanism.
The proposed establishment of evacuation centers in every city and municipality was approved on second reading by the House of Representatives.
The House Committee on Constitutional Amendments has approved the measure that will implement Resolution of Both Houses No. 6, which calls for a hybrid Constitutional Convention (Con-Con).
The House Committees on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms and on Appropriations endorsed for plenary approval a measure seeking to establish online registration of voters.