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.
May pakinabang kasi! Leaders of political parties in House back Velasco’s Cha cha push
MANILA – Leaders from various political parties and power blocs in the House of Representatives met on Tuesday to back Speaker Lord Allan Velasco’s resolution proposing amendments to the restrictive economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution.
Sumakay para sumipsip! Velasco files twin bills granting Duterte power to suspend hikes in SSS, Philhealth premium rates
MANILA – Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on Thursday filed twin measures seeking to grant President Rodrigo Duterte the power to suspend the scheduled increases in the contribution rates of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) and the Social Security System (SSS) “in times of national emergencies.”
Kailan dapat magtaas? House eyes review of Universal Healthcare Law’s provisions on Philhealth premium rates
MANILA – The House of Representatives is ready to review the Universal Health Care Act and its implementing rules and regulations, particularly the scheduled increase in Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) contribution rates this year.
WATCH | Anong epal? Lord, Wen Velasco remove names on House Christmas tree
Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife had the signage removed shortly after Politiko posted an article about it.
WATCH | Meeting agad! QC Rep. Alfred Vargas gets committee chair post
Leading this committee during a pandemic is overwhelming,” Vargas said.
WATCH | Sapaw sa ‘Xmas tree! Velasco, wife lead House Christmas lighting
The names of Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife, Wen, were prominently placed on the Christmas tree.
WATCH | Bagong trapo record! Velasco has 29 deputy speakers
9 Deputy Speakers are lording over the lower chamber because Velasco appointed 9 of his allies to the plum post.
Lord of epal! Velasco blames Tugade for RFID fiasco
Speaker Lord Allan Velasco is jumping on the bandwagon blaming Transportation Secretary Art Tugade for the epic failure in implementing the cashless tollway system.
WATCH | Lt. Col. Lord! Velasco joins Army reserve corps
This ceremony is a clear recognition of both personal achievement and commitment to duty,” Velasco said during the ceremony.
Oras ng ayusan! Velasco looks forward to bicam after Senate OKs 2021 budget
Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on Thursday welcomed the timely passage of the proposed PHP4.506-trillion national budget for 2021 in the Senate.
May bagong pang-flex! Velasco joins Army reserve corps
MANILA – Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on Wednesday took his oath as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Reserve Force of the Philippine Army (PA).
WATCH | Balik Kamara! Ex- Batangas Rep. Mark Mendoza is new Sec. Gen
Mendoza represented the 4th District of Batangas in the House from 2007 to 2016.
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.
Ba’t grabeng baha? Lord Velasco seeks probe on Cagayan, Isabela flooding suring Ulysses
Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and two other House leaders on Monday filed a resolution calling for a congressional inquiry into the cause of massive flooding that submerged the provinces of Cagayan and Isabela during the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses.
Bulong ng bubwit! Veteran journo bares Romualdez’s alleged ‘coup plot’ vs Velasco: Tahimik lang pero gumagapang
MANILA – Just only a month after being installed in power, Speaker Lord Allan Velasco is supposedly facing a new challenge as a group of disappointed congressmen are reportedly plotting his ouster from the House leadership.
Velasco vows swift passage of 2021 budget, other priority bills to stimulate economy, fight corruption
Speaker Lord Allan Velasco said the House of Representatives is ready “to hit the ground running” and looks forward to the ratification of the proposed P4.506-trillion national budget for 2021 as the 301-man chamber is set to resume its session on Monday, November 16.
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.
Kanya-kanyang ambag! Lawmakers pledge November salary for Quinta, Rolly victims
MANILA – Several lawmakers at the House of Representatives have pledged their full salary for the month of November to help victims of Typhoons Quinta and Rolly.
Warriors until end: Velasco leads House tribute to lawmakers who died due to COVID-19
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Friday paid tribute to its incumbent and former members and employees who passed away in the midst of the coronavirus disease-19 (Covid-19) pandemic this year.
1 day ahead of deadline: House transmits approved 2021 nat’l budget to Senate
The House of Representatives will transmit on Tuesday its approved version of the PHP4.506-trillion 2021 General Appropriations Bill to the Senate one day ahead of the promised date, according to Speaker Lord Allan Velasco.
Nasa kanila bola! Velasco urges Senate to prioritize bill creating Dep’t of Disaster Resilience
MANILA – Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on Monday called on the Senate to prioritize the passage of a bill creating the Department of Disaster Resilience (DRR) as Typhoon Quinta battered different parts of Luzon.
Only institutional amendments to be made: Velasco assures no ‘pork’ in 2021 budget
MANILA – Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on Monday assured the public that there are no ”pork barrel” allocations in the House-approved version of the proposed PHP4.5-trillion national budget for 2021.
