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House of Representatives

The House of Representatives is actively addressing corruption and ensuring transparency in government operations, particularly in infrastructure projects like flood control initiatives. It has implemented reforms to strengthen oversight, improve budget processes, and hold officials accountable for misconduct. Recent efforts include investigating ghost projects, requiring conflict-of-interest disclosures, and responding to public concerns with swift action.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, September 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM

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Tue, September 9, 2025 at 10:59 AM

Ex-engr links Estrada to P355M infra anomalies in Bulacan

A former Bulacan assistant district engineer, Brice Ericson Hernandez, implicated Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada in alleged anomalous infrastructure projects worth P355 million in the province.

Tue, September 9, 2025 at 8:24 AM

Senate allows ex-DPWH exec to attend House probe

Former Public Works and Highways District Engineer Brice Hernandez has been permitted by the Senate to attend a House of Representatives probe concerning alleged anomalies in flood control projects.

Mon, September 8, 2025 at 10:42 PM

DILG Sec: Undersecretary's son not involved in P8B firearms budget proposal

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla stated that an undersecretary's son is not involved in an alleged attempt to insert an P8-billion budget for firearms into the 2026 national budget.

Mon, September 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM

PBBM: Lawmakers shouldn't recuse from flood control probe

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated that lawmakers should not recuse themselves from the ongoing congressional investigations into alleged anomalies in flood control projects.

Mon, September 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM

Speaker Romualdez denies name used in kickback scheme

House Speaker Martin Romualdez has denied allegations that his name was used by contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya to solicit commissions from infrastructure projects, calling the claims false and malicious.

Mon, September 8, 2025 at 10:24 AM

Baguio mayor skips Senate hearing for House probe

Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong opted not to attend the Senate blue ribbon committee hearing on anomalous flood control projects, stating his intention to testify before the House of Representatives first.

Sun, September 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM

PBBM urges Cabinet to stay calm amid House issues

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged his Cabinet to remain calm amidst frustrations with the House of Representatives, stating he understands why they feel "unjustly beleaguered."

Sun, September 7, 2025 at 12:09 PM

PCO Sec. vows to fix PTV facilities

Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez pledged to fix the deteriorating facilities of the People's Television Network (PTV) following criticism from broadcast journalist Mike Abe.

Sat, September 6, 2025 at 6:44 PM

Bersamin clarifies 'clean your house' remark amid House rift

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin clarified that his "clean your house" remark was intended to emphasize the institutional separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches, not to malign the House of Representatives.

Sat, September 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM

InfraComm to probe ghost projects linked to Discaya firms

The House Infrastructure Committee (InfraComm) will focus its September 9 hearing on companies linked to Pacifico and Sarah Discaya regarding alleged "ghost projects" and questionable contractors.