House unanimously approves on 3rd reading bill declaring large-scale agricultural smuggling as economic sabotage
February 3, 2016 by · Comments Off on House unanimously approves on 3rd reading bill declaring large-scale agricultural smuggling as economic sabotage
MANILA, Feb. 3 — The House of Representatives, voting 135-0, passed on third and final reading Monday night a bill seeking to declare large-scale agricultural smuggling as economic sabotage and punishable by life imprisonment.
Proper labeling of food products sought
January 3, 2016 by · Comments Off on Proper labeling of food products sought
MANILA, Jan. 2 — Food manufacturers should put proper labeling to their products to promote public awareness on the importance of balanced diet, according to Rep. Rolando G. Andaya Jr. (1st District, Camarines Sur).
Permanent evacuation centers in calamity areas pushed
December 27, 2015 by · Comments Off on Permanent evacuation centers in calamity areas pushed
MANILA, Dec. 26 — Permanent evacuation and relief centers with comfort rooms and kitchen should be created for victims of calamities in the country, said Rep. Sherwin T. Gatchalian (1st District, Valenzuela City).
Physical or sexual violence as additional grounds for annulment of marriage
December 21, 2015 by · Comments Off on Physical or sexual violence as additional grounds for annulment of marriage
MANILA, Dec. 21 — A lawmaker has filed a bill, which seeks to amend the Family Code of the Philippines by including marital rape as additional ground for the annulment of marriage.
Bill bans renaming of roads
November 19, 2015 by · Comments Off on Bill bans renaming of roads
MANILA, Nov. 19 — A lawmaker has filed a bill seeking to prohibit the renaming of roads named after Filipinos who made huge impact in the Philippine history.
Palace exec welcomes more studies on House measure requiring vehicle owners to have garage
September 16, 2015 by · Comments Off on Palace exec welcomes more studies on House measure requiring vehicle owners to have garage
By Joann Santiago
MANILA, Sept. 15 (PNA) — A Malacanang executive favors the conduct of more studies on a House bill that seeks to require people to have parking space in their residences before buying a motor vehicle.
Solon expects President Aquino to mention Cordillera autonomy in SONA
July 14, 2015 by · Comments Off on Solon expects President Aquino to mention Cordillera autonomy in SONA
BAGUIO CITY, July 13 — On July 27, President Benigno Aquino III will deliver his last State of the Nation Address (SONA) where he is expected to highlight the accomplishments of his administration.
Car safety measures for children pushed
June 16, 2015 by · Comments Off on Car safety measures for children pushed
MANILA, June 16 — Lawmakers want to require owners of private motor vehicles to install and use age-appropriate restraint devices for child passengers.
Renewal of 25-year franchise for Smart pushed
April 17, 2015 by · Comments Off on Renewal of 25-year franchise for Smart pushed
MANILA, April 17 — A lawmaker has filed a bill extending the franchise granted to Smart Communications, Inc. (SMART) for another 25 years.
Establishment of a forensic DNA databank pushed
April 9, 2015 by · Comments Off on Establishment of a forensic DNA databank pushed
MANILA, April 9 — A lawmaker has filed a bill establishing a forensic deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA databank to boost the countrys criminal justice system.