House of Representatives

The House of Representatives elected Ferdinand Martin Romualdez as Speaker for the 20th Congress on July 28, 2025, along with new committee chairs to oversee various legislative areas. Key committees include Appropriations, chaired by Rep. Mikaela Angela Suansing, and Dangerous Drugs, led by Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores, among others. The House also set new rules for impeachment proceedings requiring one-third of its members to sign a complaint before it can be forwarded to the Senate.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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The House of Representatives warned against the Senate proceeding with a vote on the Supreme Court's ruling regarding the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Palace warns Congress against budget insertions, vows veto

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UP Law faculty warn SC ruling undermines impeachment process

Individual faculty members of the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Law expressed 'grave concern' over the Supreme Court's ruling declaring Vice President Sara Duterte's articles of impeachment unconstitutional, emphasizing that Congress has 'high prerogatives' in the process.
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Opposition calls for COA audit of DPWH flood control projects

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AGAP Rep Briones admits watching cockfight video during plenary

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