Tag: House of Representatives
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House Establishes Support Team for Impeachment Trial of VP Duterte
The House of Representatives has initiated the formation of a specialized support unit dedicated to aiding the prosecution team in the anticipated impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Although the Senate has yet to schedule the proceedings, preparations are underway. House Secretary General Reginald Velasco released Memorandum Order No. 19-006, appointing essential staff from…
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Legislation Needed to Ensure Permanent Ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, Says Lawmaker
MANILA, Philippines — A call has been made for the House of Representatives to pass legislation that would permanently prohibit Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) to ensure that these entities do not resume operations in the future. Manila 6th District Representative Bienvenido Abante Jr. emphasized that without a formal law to institutionalize the President’s existing…
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House of Representatives Gears Up for Impeachment Proceedings Against VP Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — Following the Senate’s lead, the House of Representatives is set to organize the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. Various offices within the Batasang Pambansa have been instructed to extend technical and administrative assistance to the prosecution team. On Friday morning, House Secretary General Reginald Velasco issued a statement confirming these…
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House Leaders Assure Supreme Court: 2025 Budget is Above Board, No ‘Blank Checks’ Here!
In a bold statement from the heart of Manila, leaders of the House of Representatives have thrown down the gauntlet, asserting their full compliance with the Supreme Court’s request for the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) and the current year’s budget documents. They are brimming with confidence that the Supreme Court’s scrutiny will reveal no…
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Impeachment Showdown: VP Sara Duterte’s Case Stands Firm Amid Legal Firestorm
In a bold defense of the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, Batangas Representative Gerville Luistro, a key member of the House prosecution panel, has staunchly upheld the legitimacy and constitutionality of the case. Speaking out on February 20, 2025, Luistro dismissed any doubts about the verification process, asserting that the complaint was meticulously…
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House Leader Calls for Probe into Alleged PHP12.3 Billion Mismanagement at DepEd Under Duterte
In a significant development, a House leader has called upon the House Blue Ribbon Committee to delve into the Commission on Audit’s (COA) report, which has raised concerns over PHP12.3 billion in unresolved financial transactions at the Department of Education (DepEd) during the time Vice President Sara Duterte served as its secretary. House Assistant Majority…
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House Leader Calls for Probe into COA’s Findings on DepEd’s P12.3 Billion in Unsettled Funds
In a significant development, a House leader has called upon the House Blue Ribbon Committee to delve into the Commission on Audit’s (COA) report, which has highlighted over PHP12.3 billion in unresolved financial transactions at the Department of Education (DepEd) during the time Vice President Sara Duterte served as its secretary. House Assistant Majority Leader…
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House Leaders Praise President Marcos for Upholding Congressional Autonomy Amid Duterte Impeachment
House leaders have expressed their appreciation for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s respect for the independence of Congress as it proceeds with the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. In a unified statement, key figures including Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales Jr., Deputy Speaker David Suarez, and Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe emphasized that the…
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Additional 25 Lawmakers Seek to Join Impeachment Case Against Vice President Sara Duterte
In a significant development in Philippine politics, an additional 25 lawmakers have indicated their desire to join the fourth impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. This was revealed during a press conference held by House of Representatives leaders on Thursday. Assistant Majority Leader Zia Alonto Adiong stated that these lawmakers, who were previously engaged…
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