House Panels Slashed OVP, DepEd & Other Agencies from Confidential Funds Grants The move of a House panel to remove the confidential funds of some government agencies and transfer it to security agencies is commending. One of the biggest issues in the Philippines that hooked different opinions from ordinary Filipinos to popular personalities is the … Read more
House Panel Urges Cong. Arnie Teves To Explain Prolonged Stay Abroad HOUSE PANEL – The ethics panel of the lower chamber is giving Congressman Arnie Teves 5 days to explain his failure to return to the Philippines. The police authorities are finalizing the investigations regarding the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. Previously, the … Read more
In Just 5 Minutes, House of Panel Swiftly Ends Budget Hearing for OVP The House of Committee on Appropriations swiftly ends the hearing for the proposed budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) for 2023. In comparison to the office’s P702 million budget for 2022, the OVP is requesting a budget of over … Read more
DSWD Urged by House Panel To Release Social Pension of Senior Citizens Every 3 Months Instead of 6 Months The House of Representatives Committee is urging DSWD to release the social pension of senior citizens every three months. On Thursday (March 4, 2021), the panel adopted House Resolution No. 1047 filed by Deputy Speaker Rufus … Read more
House Panel Approves Proposed 12 Percent VAT on Some Digital Transactions The House Panel Wednesday, approved the bill seeking to give 12 percent VAT in every transaction made on some digital platforms. The House Committee on Ways and Means has approved the bill seeking a 12 percent value-added tax (VAT) on digital transactions in the … Read more
Netizen Accuses Kapuso Actress Jennylyn Mercado Of Being An ABS-CBN Stockholder JENNYLYN MERCADO – A netizen accused GMA-7 actress Jennylyn Mercado of being an ABS-CBN stockholder. Last May, Kapuso actress Jennylyn Mercado defended the ABS-CBN against trolls and bashers. She told her followers to respect the opinion of other people. Previously, a netizen advised her … Read more
Jericho Rosales Pens Heartfelt Message After House Panel Closes Down ABS-CBN JERICHO ROSALES – Filipino actor Jericho Rosales penned a heartfelt message after the House Panel close down ABS-CBN. Media giant ABS-CBN recently shut down after the majority of the House panel voted for its application to be junked. Famous personalities and celebrities are worried … Read more
RR Enriquez Laments Rejection of ABS-CBN Franchise Renewal RR ENRIQUEZ – Former ‘Wowowee‘ host RR Enriquez lamented the decision of the House panel to stop ABS-CBN’s operation amid COVID-19 pandemic. The House of Committee on Legislative Franchises shutdown the ABS-CBN network for good. The leading television network in the country had been trying to renew … Read more
List of Lawmakers In Support, Against the Lowering Age of Criminal Liability LOWERING AGE OF CRIMINAL LIABILITY – Most of the members of the House panel supported the lowering of the age of criminal liability and only one(1) lawmaker is against it. One of the serious topics that gather divided stands is about the reducing … Read more
Impeachment Complaints Against President Duterte Dismissed By House Panel The 2 impeachment complaints against President Rodrigo Duterte has been dismissed by the House of Representatives due to substance insufficiency. Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano’s impeachment complaint filed against Duterte has been dismissed the House panel on the first hearing conducted by the Justice Committee. The result … Read more