MANILA, Philippines — The delay in the ratification of a bill institutionalizing the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) was due to technicalities, not opposition to the so-called “anti-epal” provisions, Davao Oriental Rep. Cheeno Miguel Almario said in a statement on Thursday. Almario heads the House committee on social services, which was responsible for discussing […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker has urged lawmakers to focus on the power supply shortage as the root of rotational brownouts early this May instead of putting the blame on allegedly late reporting made by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). During Tuesday’s joint hearing of the House of Representatives committee on energy […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker is proposing to institutionalize regular meetings between homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and local government units (LGUs) so that communities’ needs are considered in policymaking. In a statement on Tuesday, Parañaque Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan said he has filed House Bill No. 2582, which seeks amendments to Republic Act No. 9904 or […]
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