
House panel approves measure on fuel excise taxes suspension
The House of Representatives approved on second reading Wednesday a measure that would authorize President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to temporarily suspend or…
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The House of Representatives approved on second reading Wednesday a measure that would authorize President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to temporarily suspend or…
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The House Committee on Appropriations has approved a measure to scrap the travel tax, moving the proposal closer to a plenary vote while securing assurances…
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NEW YORK — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he will declare as urgent the proposed House bill granting him temporary powers to reduce or suspend the excise…
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While it is difficult to quantify the specific ‘Catholic vote’ among individual lawmakers, the Catholic Church was a direct and influential force.
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More than two-thirds of children surveyed worldwide believe cyberbullying is increasing, according to a recent survey involving over 32,000 young respondents…
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A bill to expand More Electric and Power Corp.’s (MORE Power) franchise beyond Iloilo City has cleared the House of Representatives and now awaits Senate…
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Department of Justice (DoJ) Undersecretary Margarita Gutierrez reminded attendees at the Spark! Philippines #Women2026 Ladies Who Lead Forum that justice means…
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Puno stressed that any position the party will take on the impeachment issue will be decided only after discussions among its members.
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As global oil prices threaten to surge amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East, lawmakers on Tuesday moved to give President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a…
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The Philippines will not rejoin the International Criminal Court (ICC), Malacañang said Tuesday, reiterating President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s position, despite…
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Lacson also took issue with Marcoleta’s statements in several interviews where he ‘undermined the authority and collective integrity’ of the BRC.
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Justice must be accessible to all, particularly women and vulnerable sectors, Department of Justice (DOJ) Undersecretary Margarita Gutierrez said during a…
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The House Committee on Ways and Means on Tuesday approved a substitute bill authorizing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to suspend or reduce excise taxes on…
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Oil companies are being questioned by lawmakers over the rapid increase in pump prices despite selling fuel stocks that were reportedly purchased at lower…
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The House Committee on Ways and Means, chaired by Marikina Rep. Miro Quimbo, is considering 17 bills and resolutions related to the fuel excise tax, including…
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The creation of a Congressional Commission on Agriculture (AGRICOM) that will undertake a comprehensive national review of the agricultural sector and…
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House Speaker Faustino Dy III called on his colleagues Monday to set aside political infighting and prioritize public service as the House of Representatives…
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A bill seeking to abolish the travel tax, filed by lawmakers led by House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” A. Marcos of Ilocos Norte, moved a step…
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