The National Unity Party (NUP), the country’s third largest political party, will hold its national convention on Monday (September 28, 2015) with over 500 delegates and guests expected at the gathering. 

The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a measure strengthening the government’s regulatory powers over private social welfare organizations. 

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) plans to spend P54.6 billion next year to reduce the effects of floods in Metro Manila and its surrounding areas. 

The labor committee of the House of Representatives chaired by Davao City Representative Karlo Alexei Nograles will soon tackle a measure providing financial aid to  workers  terminated for  causes beyond their control.

Capiz Representative Fredenil Castro has endorsed for plenary passage a legislative proposal strengthening the party-list system by relaxing rules required for its members to participate in electoral exercises.