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18 July

RBH0002: RESOLUTION OF BOTH HOUSES PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN ECONOMIC PROVISIONS OF THE 1987 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES PARTICULARLY ON ARTICLES II, XIV & XVI

Committee Report No. 735, dated February 4, 2021, recommends the adoption with amendments of Resolution of Both Houses No. 2. This resolution proposes changes to specific economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution, particularly in Articles XII (National Patrimony and Economy), XIV (Education, Science and Technology, Arts, Culture, and Sports), and XVI (General Provisions). The key amendments involve adding the phrase "UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY LAW" to several sections, which could potentially open up various sectors—such as natural re...

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24 May

HR02593: RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING GREGORIO GO VILLAR III, GENEVIE V. YANG, AND EDWARD GONZALES FOR THEIR VITAL ROLE IN ENSURING THE SUCCESS OF THE EXPLORATION MISSION TO THE PLANET MARS LAUNCHED BY THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

House Resolution No. 2593 commends and congratulates three Filipino-American engineers—Gregorio G. Villar III, Genevie V. Yang, and Edward Gonzales—for their crucial contributions to the success of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Mars 2020 exploration mission. This mission, which included the Perseverance Rover and Ingenuity Helicopter, aimed to explore the Jezero Crater on Mars, collect rock and soil samples, and ferry them back to Earth to study the potential existence of microbial life. The resolution acknowle...

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28 September

HR02262: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SYMPATHIES AND CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEMISE OF DR. BIENVENIDO L. LUMBERA, NATIONAL ARTIST FOR LITERATURE

This House Resolution expresses profound sympathies and condolences on the passing of Dr. Bienvenido L. Lumbera, a National Artist for Literature. Dr. Lumbera was a distinguished author, poet, critic, and dramatist, recognized for his significant contributions to Filipino literature. His extensive works include poetry, literary history, criticism, and librettos for musical theater, such as *Noli Me Tangere: The Musical*. He was also a respected professor at various universities and a recipient of numerous accolades, including the Palanca A...

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21 September

HR02240: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE DEEP SENSE OF APPRECIATION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE IMMENSE CONTRIBUTION OF RAMON REVILLA, SR. TO PHILIPPINE ARTS AND CULTURE AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY, CONVEYING THEREFORE ITS UNANIMITY IN

House Resolution No. 2240 expresses the deep appreciation of the House of Representatives for Ramon Revilla, Sr.'s immense contributions to Philippine arts, culture, and the entertainment industry, and nominates him for the Order of National Artists. This resolution highlights Revilla, Sr.'s multifaceted career as an entertainment icon, actor, producer, writer, director, and public servant. The significance for the people lies in the recognition of a figure who not only enriched the cultural landscape through his artistic works but also se...

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30 August

HR02183: RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE UNPARALLELED SUPPORT AND EXEMPLARY MENTORSHIP OF THE OFFICIALS OF THE PHILIPPINE OLYMPIC COMMITTEE, INC., UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF PRESIDENT ABRAHAM “BAMBOL” TOLENTINO THAT ENABLED THE FILIPINO ATHLETES TO ACHIEVE

House Resolution No. 2183 recognizes and commends the Philippine Olympic Committee, Inc. (POC), under the leadership of President Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino, for their exceptional support and mentorship of Filipino athletes during the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games. This resolution highlights the POC's crucial role in enabling Filipino Olympians to achieve outstanding performances, including winning the Philippines' first-ever Olympic gold medal and its highest number of Olympic medals since 1924. The document emphasizes the POC's efforts...

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06 June

HR01849: RESOLUTION URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES TO DESIGNATE EVERY 12TH OF JUNE AS THE “PHILIPPINE TRADITIONAL WEAR DAY” TO FURTHER PROMOTE FILIPINO CULTURAL HERITAGE AND TRADITIONS

House Resolution No. 1849, submitted by the Committee on Basic Education and Culture, urges the President of the Philippines to designate every June 12th as "Philippine Traditional Wear Day." This resolution, introduced by Representatives Torres-Gomez and Romulo, aims to promote Filipino cultural heritage and traditions by encouraging the wearing of traditional Filipino attire on Independence Day. It emphasizes that traditional wear is a significant emblem of the country's rich heritage, embodying values like faith, valor, hope, and love,...

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05 May

HR01745: RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING MCSTEVEN MELICOR, CHRISTIAN JAMES FANTONIAL, AND ELRAM ESPRA OF THE PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL CENTRAL VISAYAS CAMPUS FOR INVENTING THE MULTI-PURPOSE INTERCONNECTED TRANSCEIVER APPARATUS AND SECURING A PATENT F

Resolution No. 170 commends and congratulates McSteven Melicor, Christian James Fantonial, and Elram Espra, students from the Philippine Science High School Central Visayas Campus, for inventing the Multi-Purpose Interconnected Transceiver Apparatus and securing a patent for it. This innovative device helps users access real-time weather and atmospheric conditions and features a GPS for tracking. The invention is composed of three parts: a Main Device for data collection and display, a Portable Weather Station with sensors and a transceive...

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19 April

HR01716: A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2020 GAWAD CCP PARA SA SINING FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO PHILIPPINE ARTS AND CULTURE

House Resolution No. 169 congratulates and commends the recipients of the 2020 Gawad CCP Para sa Sining, the highest award given by the Cultural Center of the Philippines. This resolution recognizes 12 individuals, a performing group, and a publishing company for their outstanding achievements and contributions to Philippine arts and culture across various fields such as literature, design, dance, music, film, architecture, visual arts, and cultural work. The "Tanging Parangal" special award was also given to Danilo Dolor for his significa...

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09 March

HR01636: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE PHILIPPINE PROVINCE OF THE SOCIETY OF JESUS (SJ) AND THE FAMILY OF FATHER JOAQUIN G. BERNAS SJ, DEAN EMERITUS OF THE ATENEO SCHOOL OF LAW AND MEMBER OF THE 1986 CONSTITU

This House Resolution expresses profound condolences to the Society of Jesus and the family of Father Joaquin G. Bernas SJ, following his passing on March 6, 2021, at the age of 88. The resolution highlights his extensive contributions as a Dean Emeritus of the Ateneo School of Law, a distinguished member of the 1986 Constitutional Commission that drafted the 1987 Philippine Constitution, and a renowned constitutional law expert. His roles as a faculty member, dean, and president of Ateneo de Manila University, along with his prolific writ...

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14 December

HR01419: A RESOLUTION URGING THE PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY (PSA), THROUGH THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NEDA), TO FAST-TRACK THE INTEGRATED IMPLEMENTATION OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11055, THE “PHILIPPINE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM ACT,” AND REPUBLIC

House Resolution No. 1419 urges the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), through the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), to expedite the integrated implementation of Republic Act No. 11055, the "Philippine Identification System Act," and Republic Act No. 11315, the "Community-Based Monitoring System Act." The primary goal is to establish a unified, digital database. This resolution was prompted by the difficulties encountered during the distribution of emergency subsidies amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which highlighted issu...

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21 September

HR01225: RESOLUTION URGING THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS TO ALLOCATE AN ADDITIONAL ONE BILLION PESOS (P1,000,000,000) FOR THE IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM UNDER THE BUDGET OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

House Resolution No. 1225 urges the Committee on Appropriations to allocate an additional P1,000,000,000 for the National Mental Health Program under the Department of Health's budget, aiming for a total program budget of P1,615,000,000. This proposed increase is critical because the current per capita budget for mental health in 2021 (P5.69) is significantly lower than in 2017 (P12.19), despite the enactment of the Mental Health Act. The resolution emphasizes that the existing funding is grossly insufficient to address the mental health n...

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14 September

HR01209: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO RELEASE ITS CRITERIA IN THE IDENTIFICATION OF FARM TO MARKET ROAD (FMR) PROJECTS IN THE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS OF THE COUNTRY, REVIEW THE LISTING INCLUDED IN THE 2021 NATIONAL EXPENDITURE PROGRAM AND PR

House Resolution No. 1209 addresses the issue of the Department of Agriculture (DA) not reflecting priority Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) projects identified by Legislative District Representatives in the National Expenditure Program for two consecutive years. This is seen as a violation of Section 24, Article 6 of the Constitution, which states that appropriation bills originate exclusively in the House of Representatives. The resolution directs the DA to release its criteria for identifying FMR projects, review the 2021 National Expenditure...

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14 September

HR01208: A RESOLUTION STRONGLY URGING THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO INCREASE THE FUNDS TO BE APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY, ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES AND ATTACHED CORPORATION, THE SMALL BUSINESS CORPORATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021 FOR THE BENEFIT

House Resolution No. 1208 urges the House of Representatives to significantly increase the budget allocation for the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), its attached agencies, and the Small Business Corporation (SB Corp.) for Fiscal Year 2021. This resolution is a direct response to the severe economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has disproportionately affected micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines. These businesses, comprising 99.5% of all establishments and employing 63% of Filipinos, are...

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12 March

HR00793: RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 100 YEARS OF PHILIPPINE CINEMA

House Resolution No. 793 commemorates 100 years of Philippine Cinema, acknowledging its vital role in preserving and enriching Filipino national culture, as outlined in the 1987 Constitution and the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022. The resolution emphasizes how film, supported by agencies like the FDCP and NCCA, serves as a powerful art form that offers diverse perspectives and stories, contributing to the nation's cultural heritage. The declaration of September 12, 2019, to September 11, 2020, as the Centennial Year of Philippine Ci...

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21 January

HR00662: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO WORK WITH ALL THE CONCERNED AGENCIES TO PASS THE PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET TO EXPEDITE EFFECTIVE AND RESPONSIVE ASSISTANCE TO THOSE AFFECTED BY THE TAAL VOLCANO ERUPTIO

House Resolution No. 662 expresses the support and commitment of the House of Representatives to work with all concerned agencies to pass a proposed supplemental budget. This budget aims to expedite effective and responsive assistance to those affected by the Taal Volcano eruption, which occurred on January 12, 2020. The eruption led to a declared Alert Level 4, affecting an estimated 459,300 people within the danger zone, with 271,278 individuals directly impacted and 148,514 displaced into evacuation centers. The provinces of Batangas an...

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20 January

HR00656: RESOLUTION CALLING FOR AN IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE ALLEGED ANOMALOUS AND ILLEGAL DELAY OR LACK OF DISBURSEMENT OF THE SOCIAL PENSION FUND TO SENIOR CITIZENS

House Resolution No. 656 calls for an immediate investigation into the alleged anomalous delay or lack of disbursement of the Social Pension Fund for indigent senior citizens in the Philippines. Introduced by Hon. Francisco "Jun" Gamboa-Datol, Jr., the resolution highlights that Republic Act No. 9994, or the "Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010," mandates a monthly stipend of Five Hundred Pesos (PhP 500.00) for qualified indigent senior citizens. Despite a P23 billion budget appropriated for the program in 2019, intended to benefit nearly...

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20 January

HR00655: RESOLUTION URGING THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR THE AID, RELIEF, RESETTLEMENT, REHABILITATION, LIVELIHOOD, DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO COMMUNITIES ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY THE TAAL VOLCANO ERUPTION, AND DIRECTING THE APPROPRIATE HOUS

House Resolution No. 655, introduced by Batangas Representatives, urges the immediate release of funds for aid, relief, resettlement, rehabilitation, livelihood, development, and social programs for communities affected by the Taal Volcano eruption. The resolution highlights the widespread impact of the eruption, which began on January 12, 2020, affecting over 50,000 families or more than 200,000 individuals, many of whom are in temporary shelters. It also notes the displacement of roughly half a million people due to lockdowns and billion...

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04 December

HR00565: RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) AS THE FRAMEWORK OF LEGISLATIVE MEASURES TO BE CRAFTED AND ENACTED IN THE EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

House Resolution No. 565, adopted by the Philippine House of Representatives, commits the legislative body to integrate the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into all crafted and enacted laws within the Eighteenth Congress. This resolution emphasizes the Philippines' commitment to the "2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development," which outlines seventeen global goals including eradicating poverty, eliminating hunger, promoting good health, and ensuring access to quality education, among others. By aligning national legislat...

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28 August

HR00279: RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE PHILIPPINE CINEMA IN CELEBRATION OF ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF CONTINUOUSLY PROVIDING MEANINGFUL, EDUCATIONAL, AMUSING AND ENTERTAINING WORKS OF ART WHICH REMAIN TO BE THE HALLMARKS OF THE LOCAL FILM INDUSTRY

House Resolution No. 279 commends the Philippine cinema for its one hundred years of continuous contribution to meaningful, educational, amusing, and entertaining works of art, which are considered hallmarks of the local film industry. This resolution acknowledges the cinematic arts as an indispensable part of the nation's cultural treasure, echoing Section 15, Article XIV of the 1987 Philippine Constitution which mandates state patronage, conservation, promotion, and popularization of the nation's historical and cultural heritage and arti...

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06 August

HR00197: A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER AS PHILIPPINE BAMBOO MONTH

House Resolution No. 197, introduced by Rep. Deogracias Victor 'DV' B. Savellano, seeks to proclaim the month of September as Philippine Bamboo Month. The resolution aims to raise awareness among Filipinos about the diverse uses and benefits of bamboo, ranging from its role as a construction material and a source of livelihood for farmers and fisherfolk, to its use in musical instruments, handicrafts, and nutritious food. It also highlights bamboo's environmental importance in controlling soil erosion, sequestering carbon, and its potentia...

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24 July

HR00102: A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING SENATOR EMMANUEL \"MANNY\" PACQUIAO FOR SUCCESSFULLY GAINING THE WORLD BOXING ASSOCIATION (WBA) WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, TRIUMPHING OVER KEITH \"ONE TIME\" THURMAN ON JULY 21, 2019 AT THE MGM GRAND GARDEN

This House Resolution commends Senator Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao for his victory in the World Boxing Association (WBA) Welterweight Championship. The resolution recognizes his exceptional skill, perseverance, and dedication in achieving this feat at forty years old, highlighting his continued success in the sport. The significance of this resolution to the people lies in its celebration of a national hero who embodies the Filipino spirit of hard work, resilience, and determination. Pacquiao's achievements in boxing serve as a powerfu...

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01 July

HR00022: RESOLUTION HONORING THE LATE EDUARDO VERCHEZ GARCIA, A MULTI-AWARDED ACTOR, POPULARLY KNOWN AS "MANOY", FOR HIS EXEMPLARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO PHILIPPINE ART

This House Resolution honors the late Eduardo Verchez Garcia, known as "Manoy," for his significant contributions to Philippine art as an actor, television personality, film director, and producer. With a career spanning nearly seventy years and over 600 roles, Garcia received numerous awards, including induction into the FAMAS Hall of Fame in three categories and an Asian Film Award for Best Actor. The resolution's significance to the people lies in its recognition of a cultural icon whose extensive body of work enriched Philippine...

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11 September

HJR0015: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE RICE COMPETITIVENESS ENHANCEMENT FUND (RCEF) AS PROVIDED UNDER THE UNPROGRAMMED APPROPRIATIONS OF THE 2019 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT (GAA), THE BUREAU OF CUSTOMS' TARIFF COLLECTIONS FROM IMPORTED RICE AS OF 31 AUGU

Joint Resolution No. 15 proposes the use of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF), tariff collections from imported rice, and other sources as an emergency fund for direct cash transfers to rice farmers. This resolution acknowledges the severe financial impact on rice farmers due to the decline in farm-gate prices of palay following the liberalization of rice importation. It highlights that farmers, who are already among the poorest, have experienced significant income losses, with current interventions like the SURE Loan Assist...

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