House to look into sale of NFA rice to traders
The House Committee on Agriculture and Food will open on Thursday its probe on the alleged improper disposition of National Food Authority (NFA) rice stocks.
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The House Committee on Agriculture and Food will open on Thursday its probe on the alleged improper disposition of National Food Authority (NFA) rice stocks.
A senior deputy minority leader on Wednesday called for an audit of the P10.3 billion allocated for the free tuition and living expenses of underprivileged tertiary level students enrolled in both state universities and colleges (SUC) and private higher educational institutions (HEI), as he also expressed concern about increasing drop-out rates, with 60 students out of 100 successfully graduating.
The Philippine government reaffirmed its strategic alliance with Australia amid escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) against China.
The chairperson of the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs issued a warning Wednesday to local chief executives, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Bureau of Immigration (BI), and other concerned government agencies to remain vigilant and track down a Chinese syndicate involved in acquiring genuine Philippine passports for Chinese posing as legitimate Filipino traders using fraudulent documents.
Key members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday denied meddling with the Senate leadership amid reports of a potential coup to replace Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri.
At least two Filipino vessels were damaged in Tuesday’s latest rotation and reprovisioning (RORE) mission to the contingent manning the BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) in Ayungin Shoal, West Philippine Sea, due to harassment by China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese Maritime Militia (CMM) ships.
The House of Representatives on Tuesday pressed implementing agencies to expedite the fulfillment of the commitment to provide a P500 monthly grocery discount for millions of senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWD) by the end of March as the lower chamber is actively deliberating bills aimed at enhancing accessibility to maximum benefits for both groups.
House Committee on Ways and Means chairman and Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda on Tuesday called on the Department of Agriculture (DA) to implement a laser-focused approach to rice-related interventions, including the recalibration of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF), but cautioned against an immediate increase in importation.
With the growing interest among Koreans in pursuing educational opportunities in the Philippines, the Korean Chamber of Commerce-Philippines (KCCP) on Tuesday expressed its strong support for the proposed constitutional amendments geared towards the liberalization of Philippine education, particularly focusing on higher learning institutions.
Former National Security Adviser and retired UP professor Clarita Carlos voiced her support for a Constitution that is “facilitative, not restrictive.”
The House Committee on Public Order and Safety will summon all regional directors of the Philippine National Police (PNP) for an explanation related to the reported proliferation of illicit gambling activities within their respective jurisdictions.
A senior lawmaker urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to initiate a diplomatic protest against the documented appearance of two Chinese research vessels in Benham Rise or the Philippine Rise.
A DEPUTY majority leader and a former overseas Filipino worker both agreed that making the 1987 Constitution less restrictive would increase foreign investments, create better-paying jobs, and potentially keep overseas Filipino workers from seeking employment abroad.
IN observance of Women’s Month, lady lawmakers are set to take the helm at the House of Representatives on Monday, March 3.
THE leadership of the House of Representatives on Sunday vowed to expedite the granting of scholarships to over 1,000 children of the more than 600 Palawan fishermen affected by the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issues.
THE office of Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said last Sunday the lawmaker backed the decision of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to increase from P100,000 to P1.4 million the “Z benefit package” for breast cancer patients, while reiterating his call to further expand other benefit packages and services to include early detection of cancer.
The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) must expedite the forging of memorandums of agreement (MOA) with local government units (LGUs) for the agency’s replanting project, according to a lawmaker.
House leaders spearheaded the distribution of 500,000 kilos of rice to 28,000 residents in Sultan Kudarat, marking the largest free rice distribution in the province.
THE slow deployment of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) was assailed by a veteran legislator on Thursday amid increasing complaints that the national ID is effectively useless as a proof of identity due to the absence of the bearer’s signature.
THE Department of Energy (DOE) and public utility organizations are backing the relaxation of economic restrictions in the 1987 Constitution, anticipating the creation of 1.5 million job opportunities due to the government’s decision to permit 100 percent foreign ownership in the renewable energy (RE) sector from 2022 onwards.
THE Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura has criticized pork importers who warned that prices of the Filipinos’ favorite source of protein could rise if the government curbs imports.
The House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) are now crafting new guidelines to ensure the protection and welfare of seasonal Filipino workers abroad after a resolution to look into critical issues surrounding the deployment of Filipino workers to South Korea’s Seasonal Worker Program (SWP) by local government units (LGU) was filed.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) assured Thursday it is ready to conduct the plebiscite on economic charter change, whether it occurs co ncurrently with or separately from the 2025 mid-term elections.
House Ways and Means chair Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda requested the Department of Foreign Affairs to send a note verbale to the Singaporean Embassy to request an explanation for the alleged exclusivity terms in the grant given by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) to AEG Presents, the production company that presented the concert of international pop star Taylor Swift.
A party-list lawmaker on Tuesday expressed optimism regarding the House’s readiness to address constitutional challenges while amending the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution as they reaffirmed their commitment to the deadline for voting on the resolution to amend economic provisions before the upcoming Holy Week break.
A senior lawmaker revealed that Republic Act (RA) No. 11982, recently signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., ensures that elderly Filipinos receive cash rewards upon reaching the ages of 80, 85, 90, and 95, not just when they turn 100.
The Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce (JFC) in the Philippines is calling upon the House of Representatives to initiate an economic Charter change to unlock international trade, foster greater foreign investment, and “enhance” the country’s business conditions.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directed the House of Representatives to support local government units (LGU) with bigger share of the annual budget, Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said on Tuesday.
Lifting foreign equity restrictions on critical sectors, such as public utilities, education, mass media and advertising, will create more jobs and enable them to contribute to the country’s economic progress, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda).
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday signed into law Republic Act (RA) 11981, or the Tatak Pinoy Act, and RA 11982, or Amendments to Centenarian Act.
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