MANILA – A bill extending the term of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from three to six years has hurdled second reading at the House of Representatives. During its session Monday, ...

The approval on the second reading came almost a week after the House committee on local government, headed by Negros Oriental Rep. Manuel Sagarbarria, approved the proposed measure. However ...

MANILA, Philippines — Proposals to create a new charter for the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) have been approved by the House of Representatives on second reading. House Bill (HB ...

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