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Toff de Venecia at the 18th Congress

By FROM THE STANDS | By Domini M. Torrevillas | September 8, 2020 - 12:00am

The founder of an innovative theater company, now a member of the 18th Congress, is enthused about ensuring the future of creative artists, from film makers to fashion designers, musicians, book and print producers,...

Opinion

Extension of Congress session sought to pass 'vital' COVID-19 response bills

June 2, 2020 - 12:34pm

Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (Cagayan de Oro City) filed House Concurrent Resolution 8, seeking to extend the first regular session...

Headlines

Urgency of DDR

By COMMONSENSE | By Marichu A. Villanueva | January 22, 2020 - 12:00am

If the Almighty God allows, the 304-strong House of Representatives of the 18th Congress are set to hold their session today at the Batangas City Convention Center in response to the needs of the people who are currently...

Opinion

Swift action

By Mary Ann LL. Reyes | January 5, 2020 - 12:00am

The first five months of the House of Representatives under the 18th Congress have been generally controversy-free, but the large number of quality bills passed in so short a time and without fanfare may have been...

Business

House approves bill providing for free transport of relief goods 

By Franco Luna | December 5, 2019 - 12:28pm

“Layunin nating siguraduhin na mas mapapabilis ang pagpapaabot ng tulong sa mga kababayan nating nasalanta ng bagyo...

Headlines

18th Congress nakamit ang pinakamataas na attendance

By Gemma Garcia | September 12, 2019 - 12:00am

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Bansa

Manila’s Benny Abante chosen as House minority leader

July 23, 2019 - 4:02pm

Rep. Bienvenido “Benny” Abante Jr. is elected as the leader of the House of Representatives’ minority ...

Headlines

Bills that Duterte asked Congress to pass in 4th SONA

By Jonathan de Santos | July 23, 2019 - 10:59am

Unlike in previous SONAs, Duterte did not mention amending the 1987 Constitution for a shift to a federal form of government—a...

Headlines

Sotto remains as Senate president

By Paolo Romero | July 23, 2019 - 12:00am

Senate President Vicente Sotto III remained as leader of the chamber in the 18th Congress after a smooth election where he...

Headlines

Senate begins sessions for 18th Congress

July 22, 2019 - 10:30am

Senate President Tito Sotto has banged the gavel Monday morning to officially start the first regular session of the Sen...

Headlines