Davao City Representative Karlo Alexei Nograles wants background checks for ground and flight personnel of airline companies to be made mandatory as part of the country’s security and counterterrorism measures.
Unfair residency rules imposed by schools and athletic associations are now prohibited under a law signed by President Benigno Aquino III last week, which aims to protect the rights of student athletes.
Misamis Oriental Representative Juliette Uy has proposed income tax exemptions, free insurance coverage and other benefits for barangay officials and employees in recognition of their role as frontliners in providing basic social services to the people.
The House of Representatives has passed on second reading a bill filed by Valenzuela City Representative Magtanggol Gunigundo which allows Filipinos divorced abroad to remarry.