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Defending its budget, DPWH says 18 contractors blacklisted
Despite the controversies hounding the DPWH budget, most of the questions of lawmakers during the budget hearing involved parochial concerns of their districts
House panel swiftly approves P673-million OVP budget for 2020
An administration-allied legislator vows to further increase the budget of Vice President Leni Robredo's office 'in the proper time' to augment her anti-poverty projects
LIST: How the House justice panel voted on lowering criminal liability age
(UPDATED) Only Agusan del Norte 1st District Representative Lawrence Fortun and Agri Representative Orestes Salon vote against the controversial bill
House kicks off probe into alleged budget anomalies under Diokno
House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya and Minority Leader Danilo Suarez are expected to grill DPWH officials on January 3 over the supposed questionable billions in pesos worth of funds under the 2018 and 2019 budgets
[WATCH] Chatham House Prize 2018: The Committee to Protect Journalists
The Committee to Protect Journalists is awarded the 2018 Chatham House Prize in recognition of its efforts to defend the right of journalists to work without fear
House panel recommends charges vs cops over secret jail cell in Tondo
The House committee on human rights says the living conditions of detainees inside the jail cell were 'beyond humane' and violated UN standards
LIVE: House ethics and privileges panel holds special meeting on Bertiz controversies
Watch the special meeting on Wednesday, October 3
House ethics probe looms over lawmaker John Bertiz
If no outside party files an ethics complaint against ACTS-OFW Representative John Bertiz, House Minority Leader Danilo Suarez says lawmakers themselves will trigger the probe
Andaya says Nograles to stay as appropriations panel chair
After reports surfaced that Davao City 1st District Representative Karlo Nograles would be removed as committee chairman, House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya says 'there is no reorganization'
Karlo Nograles to be kicked out as appropriations panel chair
(3rd UPDATE) Plenary deliberations for the proposed 2019 budget are delayed at the House following the looming change in the appropriations panel chairmanship
Despite suspended hearings, Nograles vows timely 2019 budget
'This is a temporary setback, but rest assured we will get the budget passed on time,' says House appropriations committee chair Karlo Nograles
House panel recommends charges vs Imee Marcos over vehicle purchases
The House committee on good governance says the purchase of the 110 Foton minicabs were done without public bidding and through cash advances
House panel to DOH: Fund vaccinated kids' profiling, not anti-dengue kits
House appropriations committee chairperson Karlo Nograles says the Department of Health should prioritize the medical profiling of the children who got the risky Dengvaxia vaccine
House to probe Zamboanga City housing project
The Z3R project currently houses families displaced by the 2013 Zamboanga siege
‘Educate first’: Filipinos react to Baybayin as national writing system
The House committee on basic education and culture has approved a bill seeking to make the pre-Hispanic script the Philippines' national writing system
LOOK: Zamboanga City footbridge collapses during officials’ inspection
Mayor Beng Climaco appeals to the House of Representatives to probe the 'poor state' of NHA's housing project for families displaced by the 2013 Zamboanga City siege
House panel mulls declaring Boy Scouts of the Philippines as NGO
A technical working group will consolidate 4 bills recognizing the Boy Scouts of the Philippines as an independent, voluntary, and autonomous organization
House summons Imee Marcos, Ilocos Norte officials to another probe
This isn't the first time that the Ilocos Norte governor and former House member is summoned to a probe by the House committee on good government and public accountability
Sereno on resignation, Barangay and SK elections postponement, NBI on Rappler cyberlibel case | Evening wRap
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Sereno impeachment, Mercado on frigates deal, UNCHR chief slams Duterte | Midday wRap
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House reps question SC lawyer's faith, intentions at Sereno impeach hearing
(UPDATED) Lawyer Jocelyn Fabian is questioned on her competence, and at times mocked for her Christian faith, during the continuation of the impeachment hearing vs Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno
Sereno camp: We expect an ‘intensified’ smear campaign in 2018
'Sila na lang ang hindi nakakaalam na malapit na ma-impeach si CJ Sereno,' says complainant Larry Gadon
The year of impeachments: 'Bastardization' or checks and balances?
Is it impeachment overload at the House of Representatives?
SC Justices in impeachment hearing, Fariñas on martial law, China Telecom | Midday wRap
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DSWD eyes lifting moratorium on 4Ps application before Christmas
Once the moratorium is lifted, around 48,000 additional families may be accepted into the anti-poverty program
TIMELINE: Dengue immunization program for public school students
(UPDATED) Here are the key moments in the controversial implementation of the dengue immunization program by the Department of Health
SC votes unanimously to allow justices to attend Sereno impeachment hearing
(3rd UPDATE) At least 10 current and former Supreme Court justices, along with employees, are listed in the Gadon complaint as possible resource persons. SC Spokesman Theodore Te says they can testify on 'administrative matters'.
Sereno impeachment: Summary of the Chief Justice's earnings, expenses
A lawmaker wants Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno to present proof of her purchases, such as receipts
Umali warns House committee can have CJ Sereno arrested
Sereno's spokesperson asks House justice committee chairman Reynaldo Umali to respect the separation of powers
Sereno camp: Gadon is using House to 'fish' for evidence
Gadon says issuing subpoena to witnesses is the House's constitutional duty
[OPINION] Gadon crumbles, will House fall with him?
The chief complainant has showed his contempt for the House of Representatives and the country by filing a perjurious complaint
Can House subpoena justices to Sereno impeachment hearing?
In 2012, the Supreme Court issued a resolution, saying justices cannot be compelled to testify in impeachment proceedings
Justice De Castro 'very much willing' to testify vs Sereno, says Larry Gadon
Lawyer Larry Gadon says his 'friend' is talking to Supreme Court Associate Justice Teresita Leonardo-de Castro on his behalf
Sereno lawyer: Expedite hearing, bring impeachment to Senate
'We are willing to face them before the Senate where the rights of the chief justice will be protected,' says Alexander Poblador, lead counsel of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno
House panel: Sereno lawyers can't cross-examine in impeachment hearing
(2ND UPDATE) Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno had earlier asked that her lawyers be allowed to questions the witnesses against her
Alvarez: Sereno lawyers can't attend hearing if she isn't there
House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez says the lawyers of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno will only be allowed to attend her impeachment hearing if she is present
House justice committee invites Sereno to impeachment hearing
Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno earlier asked the committee to allow her lawyers to cross-examine the complainant's witnesses
LIVE: House briefing on PUV modernization
Watch the briefing live on Rappler on Thursday, October 19
Comelec Chairman Bautista to 'abide' by impeachment rules
(UPDATED) Comelec Chairman Andres Bautista says 'it is unfortunate' that the House of Representatives voted to impeach him
House impeaches Comelec Chairman Andres Bautista
The House overturns the resolution of the committee on justice, which earlier junked the impeachment complaint
LIVE: House discussion on proposed amendments to the 1987 Constitution
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House panel formally junks Bautista impeachment complaint
The committee report and resolution will now be forwarded to the House plenary
Sereno team: 'Dangerous precedent' to bar cross-examination
The House committee on justice is set to tackle the impeachment complaint against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno on Thursday, October 5
Gadon claims Sereno's reply full of 'lies'
Lawyer Larry Gadon, the complainant in the impeachment case against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, says she used 'lame logic' in her explanations
Bill imposing curfew for children passes House panel
The bill 'aims to ensure the safety and self-esteem of children, prevent them from being used to commit crime, and protect them from abuse and exploitation'
LIVE: House hearing on Anti-Hazing Law
Watch the hearing live on Rappler on Tuesday, September 26
LIVE: House hearing on the alleged misuse of Ilocos Norte tobacco funds
Watch the hearing live on Rappler
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Patricia Bautista 'disappointed but undeterred' by impeachment dismissal
'I believe in the goodness, the goodwill, and the good sense of the Filipino people,' says the wife of Comelec Chairman Andres Bautista
House panel junks Bautista impeachment complaint
(UPDATED) The complainants fail to indicate they have personal knowledge of their allegations against Comelec Chairman Andres Bautista
