Tag: House of Representatives
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Second Impeachment Case Against Marcos Refiled in Philippines
Overview The Makabayan bloc of the House of Representatives, together with other opposition groups, refiled the impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday, following the absence of the receiving official that stalled a prior filing last week. The move sets the stage for renewed scrutiny of the administration and its policy decisions…
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Second Impeachment Complaint Refiled Against President Marcos by Makabayan Bloc
Background to the Refiled Impeachment Complaint The Makabayan bloc in the Philippine House of Representatives, along with several allied opposition groups, has refiled the impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. The move comes after a previous filing encountered procedural hurdles when no receiving official was present to accept the document last week. Lawmakers…
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Second Impeachment Case Hits Philippine Congress: Marcos Refiled Complaint Moves Forward
Background to the Refiled Impeachment Complaint The Makabayan bloc in the Philippine House of Representatives, along with allied opposition groups, refiled a new impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on the day following the absence of the receiving official who had been designated to acknowledge a prior submission. The move underscores ongoing tensions…
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Stronger Resistance to VP Impeachment in Congress This Week
Renewed Impeachment Push Faces Tougher Hurdles in Congress As renewed impeachment discussions targeting Vice President Sara Duterte intensify in Philippine political circles, observers note a shift in momentum. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian signaled that both chambers of Congress are showing stronger resistance to the move, with an expanding bloc of lawmakers aligned with the Duterte faction.…
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House to Vote on Renewing Affordable Care Act Subsidies Despite Speaker’s Opposition
Background: Renewing the ACA Subsidies The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on a measure to renew the enhanced health insurance subsidies tied to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). These subsidies, which helped millions of Americans reduce the cost of health insurance, expired at the end of last year. The proposed three-year extension…
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House Hurdle: House to Vote on Renewing Affordable Care Act Subsidies
Overview The House of Representatives is set to vote Thursday on a measure to renew enhanced health insurance subsidies that expired at the end of last year. The three-year extension aims to preserve access to more affordable coverage under the Affordable Care Act, shielding millions of Americans from steep premium increases. The vote comes despite…
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House to Vote on Renewing ACA Subsidies Amid Political Tensions
Overview: A Signficant Step for ACA Subsidies The House of Representatives is prepared to take up a measure that would renew enhanced health insurance subsidies provided by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). These subsidies, designed to lower monthly premiums for millions of Americans, expired at the end of last year. The three-year extension under consideration…
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Lawmakers’ ‘Break Bonus’: Tiangco Reveals Millions in House Allowances During Breaks
What Rep. Tiangco alleges about the House’s break-time perks Navotas Representative Toby Tiangco has raised a provocative issue about the financial incentives lawmakers receive when the House of Representatives goes on recess. At the heart of his claim is a recurring practice whereby members allegedly receive substantial sums labeled as an “allowance” or similar payment…
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Break Bonus Controversy: Tiangco Claims Philippine lawmakers receive ‘allowance’ during recess
Overview: the claim of a break bonus Navotas Representative Toby Tiangco has reignited a long-running debate about perks for members of the Philippine House of Representatives. In remarks reported yesterday, Tiangco suggested that lawmakers regularly receive a lucrative “break allowance” each time Congress adjourns for a recess. He painted the practice as a routine financial…
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Break Bonus Controversy in the Philippine House of Reps
What is the Break Bonus Allegation? A claim circulating in Philippine political circles centers on a so‑called “break bonus” paid to members of the House of Representatives whenever Congress adjourns for a break. The allegation suggests that lawmakers receive a substantial allowance during recess, a practice critics say undermines public trust and raises questions about…