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House adopts resolution supporting PRRD’s martial law declaration

MANILA—With overwhelming “ayes”, The House of Representatives on Wednesday adopted a resolution expressing its “full support” to President Rodrigo Duterte …

House OKs tax reform package on final reading

MANILA—With President Rodrigo Duterte’s certification of urgency, the House of Representatives approved on second and third reading the administration’s first …

No need to convene joint session for PRRD’s martial law declaration — House Speaker

MANILA— House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez said Congress will no longer be convening for a joint session on President Rodrigo Duterte’s …

Lawmakers urged to stay in Manila for review of PRRD’s martial law declaration

MANILA—Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas on Wednesday advised members of the House of Representatives to “stay put in Manila” in anticipation …

Congress to convene as Con-ass next year—Alvarez

MANILA—Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez on Tuesday said the 17th Congress will convene itself as a Constituent Assembly (Con-ass) next year to …

Suarez-led minority bloc won’t support impeach bid vs Duterte

MANILA—The minority bloc of the House of Representatives on Wednesday said that it will not support the impeachment proceedings against …

UN rapporteur commits to conduct official visit to PHL

MANILA—United Nations special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, Dr. Agnes Callamard, said Saturday she remains committed to conduct …

Constitution allows Pres. Duterte to appoint barangay OICs

MANILA—A leader in the House of Representatives on Tuesday said the Constitution enables President Rodrigo Duterte to appoint officers-in-charge (OICs) …

Alvarez confident House can pass law postponing barangay polls by June

MANILA—House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez expressed optimism the House of Representatives will be able to pass a measure postponing barangay (village) …

Alvarez backs Duterte plan to appoint barangay officials, scrap polls in October

MANILA–House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez on Friday backed the plan of President Rodrigo Duterte to cancel barangay (village) elections in October …

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