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Read more about the House of Representatives approving a bill that bans the use of chemical weapons in the Philippines. The bill designates the Anti-Terrorism Council as the Philippine National Authority on the Chemical Weapons Convention, ensuring compliance with international standards.
Read more about the House of Representatives’ upcoming session as they tackle the remaining priority bills, including the ‘Philippine Self-Reliant Defense Posture Program Act.’ Speaker Romualdez emphasizes the importance of a credible defense program and reducing reliance on foreign allies. Find out more about the legislative agenda and the progress made towards economic growth and poverty alleviation.
Learn more about the challenge to the constitutionality of excess funds in the 2024 budget filed by members of the House of Representatives minority bloc. The petition argues that the funds exceed the ceiling proposed by the President and are used for pet projects. Find out the named respondents and the relief sought by the petitioners.
Learn more about the campaign for Charter change (Cha-cha) through the people’s initiative, as lawmakers from the supermajority coalition in the House of Representatives launch this effort. Opposition solon raises concerns about the lack of a compliant implementing law, while a former committee chairman argues for the sufficiency of Republic Act (RA) 6735. Read more about the ongoing debate.
Learn more about the House of Representatives’ plan to potentially transfer its offices to Bonifacio Global City, aiming to enhance communication and coordination with the Senate. The ad hoc committee will study various factors, including accessibility and proximity to key areas in Metro Manila. Read more about this potential relocation.
Read more about the Senate’s call for the continuation of the investigation into the alleged leak of House Speaker Romualdez’s travel budget. Senate President Zubiri denies any knowledge of a Senate employee being the source and emphasizes the importance of interparliamentary courtesy.
