Context Dispatch
House installs new budget, rules, and quad committee chairs
In a major reorganization to boost legislative efficiency, the House of Representatives on Tuesday elected new leaders to several powerhouse committees, including Appropriations, Rules, and the Quad Committee cluster.
Lawmakers file ‘Open Bicam’ push for budget transparency
Lawmakers from the Akbayan Reform Bloc and Women LP Legislators have filed a joint resolution seeking to open all bicameral conference committee deliberations to the public, aiming to institutionalize transparency and curb corruption in the legislative process.
Makati councilors reject proposals to hike property taxes
Councilors allied with the majority bloc of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Makati on Monday declared firm opposition to any attempt by Mayor Nancy Binay to raise Real Property Taxes (RPT), affirming their commitment to retain the 20% reduction approved last year.
President Marcos orders audit of flood-control projects nationwide
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered a full audit of all flood control projects initiated or completed in the last three years, following...
SP Escudero, Speaker Romualdez retain leadership posts in 20th Congress
Senate President Francisco Escudero and House Speaker Martin Romualdez successfully retained their leadership positions as the 20th Congress that was convened on Monday, following...
