Bill seeks childcare facilities in public schools
DEPUTY Speaker and Las Piñas City Rep. Camille Villar filed a bill that seeks to establish nursery and childcare facilities in or near public schools.
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Senate urged to act on rightsizing bill
CAMARINES Sur 2nd District Rep. Luis Raymund «LRay» Villafuerte Jr. called on senators to act on their counterpart measure to the House of Representatives's bill on government rightsizing when session resumes on Jan. 22, 2024.
Herbert Bautista pleads not guilty to graft charge
(UPDATE) FORMER Quezon City mayor Herbert Bautista pleaded not guilty to the graft charge he is facing before the Sandiganbayan's Third Division for allegedly causing undue injury to the government in the amount of P25.3 million, «in conspiracy with» former city administrator Aldrin Cuña.
Political party leaders back peace initiative
POLITICAL party leaders expressed their «unwavering support» for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s initiative for peace.
Ex-QC exec pleads not guilty to graft charge
FORMER Quezon City administrator Aldrin Cuña on Monday pleaded not guilty to the graft charge before the Sandiganbayan's Third Division for allegedly causing — «in conspiracy with» former QC mayor Herbert Bautista — undue injury to the government in the amount of about P25.3 million.
Drivers of vehicles with '8' plates face arrest
(UPDATE) AUTHORITIES will arrest drivers of vehicles bearing «8» license plates, based on the agreement between the House of Representatives and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). «Last night, [we] formally agreed to apprehend the drivers of vehicles bearing '8' plates and confiscate the expired or spurious plates,» House Secretary General Reginald Velasco said in a statement on Wednesday. Earlier, Velasco met with MMDA Acting Chairman Romando Artes to discuss the use of unauthorized and illegal special plates. «The House leadership is committed to upholding the law and ensuring vehicle identification plates' proper and lawful use,» Velasco said.
Bill providing meds support to elderly filed
A MEASURE that seeks to provide monthly maintenance medication support to senior citizens has been filed in the House of Representatives.
Lawmaker debunks impeach-Sara rumors
(UPDATE) HOUSE Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro said there was no move to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte.