Sharp crime drop restores public confidence in law enforcement

SPEAKER FERDINAND Martin Romualdez on Tuesday commended the Philippine National Police (PNP) for its “stronger, smarter” policing under the Marcos administration which led to a significant drop in focus crimes nationwide.

PBBM’s push for ASEAN digital connectivity, MSME empowerment lauded

HOUSE SPEAKER Martin Romualdez on Thursday lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. for his emphatic call to strengthen digital connectivity and digitalization as key drivers of economic growth in Southeast Asia.

Romualdez bats for sufficient funding for expanded Centenarian’s Act

SPEAKER MARTIN Romualdez on Thursday supported calls for sufficient funding of the amended Centenarian’s Act, which gives a PHP10,000 cash gift to senior citizens who reach the age milestones of 80, 85, 90, and 95.

PCSO to shoulder doctors’ professional fee by October: Speaker

THE PHILIPPINE Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has agreed to shoulder the professional fees of doctors treating patients covered by the Medical Assistance for Indigent Patients Program (MAIPP), Speaker Martin Romualdez announced on Wednesday.

House targets to pass P6.352-T budget for 2025 by end-September

THE HOUSE of Representatives is targeting to approve the proposed PHP6.352-trillion 2025 national budget by the end of September this year, Speaker Martin Romualdez said on Wednesday.

PH, Japan foster closer parliamentary ties to open more opportunities

BOTH THE Philippines and Japan legislative bodies have renewed their commitment to fostering closer relations and cooperation through the strengthening of the Japan-Philippines Parliamentary Friendship League (JPPFL).

Serbisyo Fair provides P700-M in gov’t aid to 135K Tawi-Tawi residents

A TOTAL of 135,000 beneficiaries in Tawi-Tawi will receive almost PHP700 million in government services and financial aid during the two-day Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) in Tawi-Tawi from Thursday to Friday.

PBBM assures El Niño aid to reach even the farthest parts of PH

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday assured the public that government programs and assistance will reach even the farthest and remotest parts of the archipelago to help cushion the impact of the El Niño phenomenon.

PBBM’s anti-poverty programs, efforts improving lives of Filipinos

A RECENT OCTA Research survey showing a notable decrease in self-rated poverty and hunger among Filipino families is a clear indication that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s anti-poverty programs and efforts are effectively reaching and improving the lives of Filipinos, Speaker Martin Romualdez said on Tuesday.

Sirens, ‘8’ plates ban backed: No one should be above traffic crisis

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr.’s “no wang-wang” (sirens) policy and Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez’s “8” protocol plates prohibition provide motorists with a level of playing field amid the crippling traffic situation, particularly in Metro Manila.

Trilateral meet to capacitate PH with credible defense posture in WPS

HOUSE OF Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez on Friday expressed hope that the historic trilateral summit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., United States President Joe Biden, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida would help accelerate the modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and provide Manila with a credible defense posture in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

House passes RBH7 on final reading

VOTING 288-8 with two abstentions, the House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on the third and final reading the proposed amendments to the Constitution’s restrictive economic provisions.

Thousands of jobs for Pinoys created by PBBM’s working visits

THE HARD work of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on his working trip to Germany and the Czech Republic has paid off in terms of thousands of job opportunities for Filipinos, not only in the Philippines but also in the two European countries, Speaker Martin Romualdez said Thursday.

Lady lawmakers take over House to mark Women's Month

LADY  LEGISLATORS  would lead the House of Representatives’ session Monday as part of the Women’s Month celebration.

Romualdez to promote MIF at World Economic Forum

THE PHILIPPINE delegation will promote the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024 in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 15 to 19.

Probe on reports of refusal of discount for seniors, PWDs pushed

SPEAKER MARTIN Romualdez on Monday called for a congressional probe on reports that local establishments are denying senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) their mandated 20-percent discount.

House pursues programs to continue bringing down inflation

THE REPORTED decline in inflation meant that the intervention programs implemented by the administration of President Frerdinand Marcos Jr. in the last quarter of 2023 have yielded positive results, according to House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Sunday.

House approves P5.768-T budget for 2024

THE HOUSE of Representatives on Wednesday approved on the third and final reading the proposed PHP5.768-trillion national budget for next year with a 296-3 vote with no abstentions.

Senate nod on 4 bills to boost economy, protect vulnerable sectors

SENATE PRESIDENT Juan Miguel Zubiri said Tuesday that four priority bills of the Marcos administration that the Senate recently approved would boost the economy and protect vulnerable sectors once enacted into law.

Romualdez warns rice hoarders, smugglers of prosecution

HOUSE OF Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez on Wednesday called on the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to send rice smugglers and hoarders to jail for committing a "heinous crime" against the poor by keeping this Filipino food staple out of their reach through price manipulation.