Philippine House Advances Key Bills, Including Anti-Dynasty Measure
The Philippine House of Representatives approved several bills, including those granting free exams to the poor, extending PRC ID validity, and advancing an anti-political dynasty bill on its second reading.
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Bill extending validity of PRC ID from 3 to 5 years passes House
Proponents say the bill is meant to ease renewal burdens
By Dwight de Leon
Read full article →House OKs bill granting free license, civil service exams to poor Filipinos
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on late Wednesday approved on third and final reading a bill granting free licensure and civil service examinations to poor Filipinos and members of indigenous groups. With 266 votes in favor, none against, and one abstention, lawmakers passed House Bill No. 8869. This measure seeks to exempt poor
By postie
Read full article →Anti-political dynasty bill nears House approval
The country’s first Anti-Political Dynasty law is one step closer to being approved by the House of Representatives after lawmakers approved on second reading yesterday the measure that might finally put an end to political clans centralizing power in a province or local government unit.
By Delon Porcalla
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