"Our primary focus right now is to assist our constituents who have been severely impacted by typhoon Kristine.
Many of our fellow Filipinos are dealing with devastating loss and damage to their homes, livelihoods and communities," lead panel chairman Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said.
Speaker Martin Romualdez expressed support for the quad comm's decision, stressing the importance of allowing lawmakers to focus their efforts on helping their districts recover from devastation.
"We welcome the decision of the quad comm as announced by chairman Ace Barbers. Our attention now should be focused on how we can help and assist our fellowmen who, in this time of crisis like the record-high floodwaters, need our help," Romualdez said.
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ERC admits absence of rules in NGCP's regulatory reset
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) admitted there is an absence of rules following its failure to approve the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP)’s fourth regulatory reset application on time.
Phl rejects China's criticism of missile acquisition
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro rejected yesterday Chinese criticism of Manila's plan to acquire a US-built mid-range missile system, telling Beijing to stop its \"saber rattling\" and \"interference\" in internal affairs.
Phl-Korea free trade deal takes effect Dec. 31
The Philippines-Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is seen to significantly enhance market access for Philippine products in the Korean market, will take effect on Dec. 31.
BBM: Serve as a light that brings hope to others
President Marcos called on Filipinos to reflect on living a life filled with meaning and purpose and to serve as a light that brings hope to others as they celebrate the Christmas season.
BRINGING CHRISTMAS TO GOD'S CHILDREN
For almost two decades, on a Sunday morning early in December, a fleet of buses and vans full of children have converged on a restaurant called Handlebar in Makati.
Is work stress driving your blood pressure up?
Hardworking, dependable, resilient, resourceful — just four of the many words used to describe what Filipinos are like on the job.
Why nutrition education is important
Unilever and the Department of Education (DepEd) have signed a landmark memorandum of agreement to launch a nutrition education initiative aimed at public school students, teachers, and parents across the country.
A Christmas full of hope
Many of us are probably excited about the many get-togethers we will be attending with family and friends, the delicious food that we will get to feast on, and the wonderful presents that we will give and receive.
Christmas brings back memories
I write this after the University of the Philippines' Fighting Maroons clinched the UAAP men's basketball championship, and after a UP Law graduate (Kyle Christian Tutor) topped the Bar exams.
'Also Filipino'
Chef and food writer Angelo Comsti has written five books. His first book was a recipe book on edible gifts made for Christmas. The rest of his books are all Filipino cookbooks.
