This time the boy from Batangas sang the song "Carrie" by Europe. His rendition wowed the audience, enough to win votes and earn a ticket to the finals of the talent search. Watch his performance below:
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Thursday, May 6, 2010
"Pilipinas Got Talent" Semi Finals Featuring Jovit Baldivino
Tired of reading about politics? Let me just share this video from last Saturday's Semi Finals night of the popular talent show "Pilipinas Got Talent." One of the most awaited performance was from Jovit Baldivino who became a YouTube sensation with his rendition of Journey's "Faithfully" during his audition.
This time the boy from Batangas sang the song "Carrie" by Europe. His rendition wowed the audience, enough to win votes and earn a ticket to the finals of the talent search. Watch his performance below:
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This time the boy from Batangas sang the song "Carrie" by Europe. His rendition wowed the audience, enough to win votes and earn a ticket to the finals of the talent search. Watch his performance below:
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Wednesday, May 5, 2010
House Bills and Resolutions authored by Noynoy Aquino.
With the advent of modern technology and the internet, information can now be easily disseminated. In a matter of seconds, the information can reach thousands or millions of targeted audience. This is the reason why marketers and propagandists are maximizing the enormous power of the internet to benefit their clients.
Unfortunately, some are using this powerful tool to advance their vested interests. Fake documents, edited photos or spliced videos and unscrupulous information can spread like wildfire on the web in a matter of minutes. Before you know it, the video, document, photo or information is all over Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube or on countless blogs. As if on a race against time, everybody wants to be the first to spread the information on different social networking sites. Few will take time to check if the information is true. Even if the subject of the attack can later debunk the authenticity of a document or photo, the damage has been done; seeds of doubts have been disseminated to the public.
Ironically, the internet also offers information for us to easily check the veracity of information presented. Almost all government and private agencies have websites with information accessible to the public. One quick search of their website can yield the information that you may be looking for. Of course, not all people have access to the internet but those people will also have no access to propaganda materials available online.
I have been reading a lot of posts in different forums and blogs about Noynoy Aquino and what seems to be a consistent attack on him was that his failure to file any bills or laws while in Congress. Well, it will only take a few minutes to check if this claim is true. I went to the official website of the House of Representatives and I searched the website for bills that Noynoy Aquino authored and guess what? It wasn’t zero after all, as some people would want us to believe. In fact, my search yielded a couple of bills and resolutions that he authored, not co-authored but authored. If supporters of other candidates will claim that these are not true then they must complain to the House of Representatives website for them to straighten out their facts. But seeing that these were taken from the official website of Congress, I don’t think that anybody can question the veracity of this information.
Although Noynoy believes that there were already too many laws, but they seemingly lacked proper implementation, he still filed bills that would help create opportunity rather than impose additional burdens to the public. Below are the bills and resolutions that he authored from 11th Congress to the 13th Congress.
11th Congress (Filed 07/01/1998 - 06/30/2001)
HOUSE MEASURES (NATIONAL/LOCAL)
AUTHORED BY AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
1998-07-01 TO 2001-06-30 (DATE OF FILING)
ORDERED BY BILL NUMBER
HB03261
Session No.: 11-1RS-017
Significance: N
Date Filed: 1998-09-02
Full Title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 1998-09-28
Primary Referral: LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
Secondary Referral/s: APPROPRIATIONS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 1998-09-28
HB03262
Session No.: 11-1RS-017
Significance: N
Date Filed: 1998-09-02
Full Title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE LIVELIHOOD FUND AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 1998-09-28
Primary Referral: LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Secondary Referral/s: APPROPRIATIONS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 1998-09-28
HB07476 [Print History] [Save History]
Session No.: 11-1RS-079
Significance: N
Date Filed: 1999-05-07
Full Title: AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 23 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 26, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 'AN ACT PROVIDING A SPECIAL PROCEDURE FOR THE RECONSTITUTION OF TORRENS CERTIFICATE OF TITLE LOST OR DESTROYED
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 1999-05-13
Primary Referral: JUSTICE
Bill Status: Substituted by HB09890
Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2000-05-16, transmitted to on 2000-05-18 and received by the Senate on 2000
HB07477
Session No.: 11-1RS-079
Significance: N
Date Filed: 1999-05-07
Full Title: AN ACT REGULATING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AMMUNITION DEPOTS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 1999-05-13
Primary Referral: NATIONAL DEFENSE
Secondary Referral/s: APPROPRIATIONS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE since 1999-05-13
HB07570
Session No.: 11-1RS-084
Significance: L
Date Filed: 1999-05-19
Full Title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE THIRD JUDICIAL REGION, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 14, PARAGRAPH (C) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 1999-05-25
Primary Referral: JUSTICE
Secondary Referral/s: APPROPRIATIONS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 1999-05-25
HJR0012
Session No.: 11-2RS-033
Significance: N
Date Filed: 1999-10-29
Full Title: JOINT RESOLUTION URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES TO DECLARE DECEMBER 4 TO 10 AS NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS CONSCIOUSNESS WEEK IN THE COUNTRY
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 1999-11-10
Primary Referral: CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS
House Committee Report No.: 00530
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS since 1999-11-10
HR00265
Session No.: 11-1RS-018
Significance: N
Date Filed: 1998-09-02
Full Title: RESOLUTION CREATING AN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO CHECK ON THE OPERATIONS OF INTELLIGENCE UNITS OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO ENSURE THAT THE FUNDS ALLOCATED THEREFOR ARE UTILIZED FOR THE PURPOSE THEY ARE INTENDED
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 1998-09-29
Primary Referral: RULES
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on RULES since 1998-09-29
HR00571
Session No.: 11-1RS-035
Significance: L
Date Filed: 1998-12-04
Full Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL DEFENSE TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE EXPLOSION WHICH LEVELLED THE PEFTOK (PHILIPPINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCES TO KOREA) INVESTMENT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (PIDC) AND/OR EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL VETERANS SERVICES CORPORATION (EODVSC) COMPOUND LOCATED AT THE MILITARY SUPPLY POINT (MSP) 3 IN CAMP GEN. SERVILLANO AQUINO, SAN MIGUEL, TARLAC CITY
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 1998-12-07
Primary Referral: NATIONAL DEFENSE
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE since 1998-12-07
HR00665
Session No.: 11-1RS-048
Significance: L
Date Filed: 1999-01-26
Full Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ORDER AND SECURITY TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE SHOOTING INCIDENT ON JANUARY 20, 1999 DURING A CROSS-FIRE AT THE VICINITY OF THE CENTRAL TEMPLE AND MAIN HEADQUARTERS OFTHE IGLESIA NI CRISTO (INC) IN QUEZON CITY BETWEEN MEMBERS OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ANTI-ORGANIZED CRIME TASK FORCE (PAOCTF) AND MEMBERS OF A SUSPECTED DRUG SYNDICATE WHICH WOUNDED THREE (3) INNOCENT THIRD PERSONS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE RELIGIOUS SECT IGLESIA NI CRISTO
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 1999-02-01
Primary Referral: PUBLIC ORDER AND SECURITY
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SECURITY since 1999-02-01
HR00988
Session No.: 11-1SS-003
Significance: N
Date Filed: 1999-06-28
Full Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE RECENT REVELATIONS MADE BY A CERTAIN POLICE INSPECTOR YSMAEL YU, A MEMBER OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE, REGARDING THE CONTROVERSIAL KILLINGS IN 1995 OF ELEVEN (11) MEMBERS OF THE KURATONG BALELENG, AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON THE CHARGES AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE THEN PRESIDENTIAL ANTI-CRIME COMMISSION (PACC), AND TO DETERMINE WHETHER THERE HAD BEEN A VIOLATIONOF HUMAN RIGHTS
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 1999-07-14
Primary Referral: CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS since 1999-07-14
HR01254
Session No.: 11-2RS-040
Significance: L
Date Filed: 1999-11-24
Full Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE ALLEGED SHOOTOUT BETWEEN A TEAM OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ANTI-ORGANIZED CRIME TASK FORCE (PAOCTF)AND ALLEGED MEMBERS OF THE BALDOMERO-MIGUE L GANG LAST NOVEMBER 18, 1999 AT REGALADO AVENUE AND QUIRINO HIGHWAY, NOVALICHES, QUEZON CITY
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 1999-12-01
Primary Referral: CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS since 1999-12-01
HR01396
Session No.: 11-2RS-065
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2000-02-22
Full Title: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE MILLENIUM SUMMIT OF THE UNITED NATIONS SCHEDULED ON SEPTEMBER 2000 IN NEW YORK AS ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN ITS RESOLUTION 53/202 DATED 17 DECEMBER 1998
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 2000-02-29
Primary Referral: FOREIGN AFFAIRS
House Committee Report No.: 00798
New Resolution No.: HR00126
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2000-06-07
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00126 on 2000-06-07
HR01397
Session No.: 11-2RS-065
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2000-02-22
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT TO THE PROCLAMATION BY THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN ITS RESOLUTION 52/15 DATED 20 NOVEMBER 1997 OF THE YEAR 2000 AS THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR FOR THE CULTURE OF PEACE
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 2000-02-29
Primary Referral: FOREIGN AFFAIRS
House Committee Report No.: 00803
New Resolution No.: HR00127
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2000-06-07
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00127 on 2000-06-07
HR01498
Session No.: 11-2RS-083
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2000-04-05
Full Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS TO INQUIRE, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE PLIGHT OF CHILDREN IN SITUATIONS OF ARMED CONFLICT AND DETERMINE WHETHER ALL PARTIES INVOLVED IN AN ARMED CONFLICTS STRICTLY COMPLY WITH INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS AND LOCAL LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN IN SITUATIONS OF ARMED CONFLICT AND THE PROMOTION OF PEACE AMONG CHILDREN AND COMMUNITIES
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 2000-04-11
Primary Referral: CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS since 2000-04-11
HR01667
Session No.: 11-3RS-007
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2000-07-28
Full Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS TO CONDUCT AN IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE ALLEGED SUMMARY EXECUTION OF JUAN `ERA' SY EGCO III BY GAPAN POLICEMEN ON JUNE 7, 2000 AT SITIO MAISAN, BARANGAY STO. NINO, GAPAN, NUEVA ECIJA
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 2000-08-07
Primary Referral: CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS since 2000-08-07
HR01918
Session No.: 11-6SS-002
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2001-02-07
Full Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE ALLEGED EXISTENCE OF A MULTINATIONAL CARTEL IN THE PESTICIDE INDUSTRY IN REGION III
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 2001-05-29
Primary Referral: AGRICULTURE, FOOD & FISHERIES
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on AGRICULTURE, FOOD & FISHERIES since 2001-05-29
HR01922
Session No.: 11-3RS-065
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2001-02-07
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE OUTRAGE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE DEATH OF FILEMON `POPOY' LAGMAN AND EMPHASIZING THE URGENCY FOR THE PROPER AUTHORITIES TO EXPEDITE THEIR INVESTIGATION
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 2001-02-08
Primary Referral: RULES
House Committee Report No.: 01455
New Resolution No.: HR00179
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2001-02-08
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00179 on 2001-02-08
HR01923
Session No.: 11-3RS-065
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2001-02-07
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH OF MR. FILEMON `POPOY' LAGMAN, BROTHER OF FORMER REP. EDCEL C. LAGMAN AND UNCLE OF THE HONORABLE KRISEL LAGMAN-LUISTRO, REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FIRST DISTRICT OF ALBAY
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 2001-02-08
Primary Referral: RULES
New Resolution No.: HR00180
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2001-02-08
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00180 on 2001-02-08
12th Congress (Filed 07/01/2001 - 06/30/2004)
HOUSE MEASURES (NATIONAL/LOCAL)
AUTHORED BY AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
2001-07-01 TO 2004-06-30 (DATE OF FILING)
ORDERED BY BILL NUMBER
HB02786
Session No.: 12-1RS-022
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-08-31
Full Title: AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 23 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 26, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS `AN ACT PROVIDING A SPECIAL PROCEDURE FOR THE RECONSTITUTION OF TORRENS CERTIFICATE OF TITLE LOST OR DESTROYED
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2001-09-24
Primary Referral: JUSTICE
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2001-09-24
HB02787
Session No.: 12-1RS-022
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-08-31
Full Title: AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 14 (J) OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED EIGHTY-FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-ONE, EXTENDING THE REGLEMENTARY PERIOD FOR THE SATISFACTION OF THE MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION FOR AN APPOINTMENT TO THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE TO FIVE (5) YEARS
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2001-09-24
Primary Referral: PUBLIC ORDER AND SECURITY
Bill Status: Substituted by HB04375
Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2002-08-05, transmitted to on 2002-08-06 and received by the Senate on 2002-08-07
HB02895
Session No.: 12-1RS-022
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2001-09-05
Full Title: AN ACT CONVERTING THE TARLAC NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ANNEX INTO A SEPARATE HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS GENERAL FRANCISCO MACABULUS HIGH SCHOOL AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2001-09-25
Primary Referral: BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE
Secondary Referral/s: APPROPRIATIONS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2001-09-25
HB03372
Session No.: 12-1RS-028
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2001-10-04
Full Title: AN ACT REVERTING BACK TO THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT, PARTICULARLY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH), TARLAC PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2001-10-15
Primary Referral: HEALTH
Secondary Referral/s: LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on HEALTH since 2001-10-15
HB03511
Session No.: 12-1RS-030
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2001-10-11
Full Title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING TARLAC CITY SCHOOLS DIVISION IN THE PROVINCE OF TARLAC AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2001-10-17
Primary Referral: BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE
Secondary Referral/s: APPROPRIATIONS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2001-10-17
HB04375
Session No.: 12-1RS-065
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-02-11
Full Title: AN ACT EXTENDING THE REGLEMENTARY PERIOD FOR THE SATISFACTION OF THE MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE TO FIVE (5) YEARS, AMENDING THEREBY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6975, ENTITLED 'AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE UNDER A REORGANIZED DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES,' AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8551, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE REFORM AND REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1998'
Short Title: Extending to 5 Years the Reglementary Period for Minimum Educational Qualification in Philippine National Police
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2002-02-18
Primary Referral: RULES
House Committee Report No.: 00211
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2002-07-24
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2002-08-05
Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2002-08-05, transmitted to on 2002-08-06 and received by the Senate on 2002-08-07
HB04586
Session No.: 12-1RS-074
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2002-03-14
Full Title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE THIRD JUDICIAL REGION, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 14, PARAGRAPH (C) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2002-04-15
Primary Referral: JUSTICE
Secondary Referral/s: APPROPRIATIONS
Bill Status: Substituted by HB06599
Mother Bill Status: Bill reported out 2003-12-02 (#01932);Submitted by APPROPRIATIONS, JUSTICE
HB04771
Session No.: 12-1RS-087
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2002-05-08
Full Title: AN ACT DECLARING APRIL NINETEEN OF EACH YEAR AS TARLAC CITY DAY, A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF TARLAC
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2002-05-15
Primary Referral: REVISION OF LAWS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2002-05-15
HR00221
Session No.: 12-1RS-027
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-10-01
Full Title: RESOLUTION CREATING AN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO CHECK ON THE OPERATIONS OF INTELLIGENCE UNITS OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO ENSURE THAT THE FUNDS ALLOCATED THEREFOR ARE UTILIZED FOR THE PURPOSE THEY ARE INTENDED
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2001-10-09
Primary Referral: RULES
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on RULES since 2001-10-09
HR00606
Session No.: 12-2RS-002
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2002-06-03
Full Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ORDER AND SECURITY TO INVESTIGATE, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, THE POLICE BUNGLING OF THE PHILTRANCO HOSTAGE-TAKING INCIDENT TO DETERMINE EXACTLY WHERE THE BLAME LIES AND WHAT CORRECTIVE MEASURES SHOULD BE PUTIN PLACE TO PREVENT SIMILAR TRAGEDIES IN THE FUTURE
Short Title: Police Bungling of the Philtranco Hostage-taking Incident to Determine where the Blame Lies
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2002-07-23
Primary Referral: RULES
House Committee Report No.: 00659
New Resolution No.: HR00314
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2002-08-07
Bill Status: Adopted Resolution (Pending with the committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SECURITY since 2002-08-07)
13th Congress (Filed 07/01/2004 - 06/30/2007)
HOUSE MEASURES (NATIONAL/LOCAL)
AUTHORED BY AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
2004-07-01 TO 2007-06-30 (DATE OF FILING)
ORDERED BY BILL NUMBER
HB01842
Session No.: 13-1RS-005
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2004-07-28
Full Title: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CODIFICATION OF CRIMINAL LAWS IN THE PHILIPPINES, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2004-08-04
Primary Referral: REVISION OF LAWS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2004-08-04
HB01843
Session No.: 13-1RS-005
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2004-07-28
Full Title: AN ACT DECLARING APRIL NINETEEN OF EACH YEAR AS TARLAC CITY DAY A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF TARLAC
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2004-08-04
Primary Referral: REVISION OF LAWS
Bill Status: Substituted by HB04566
Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2005-12-14, transmitted to on 2005-12-22 and received by the Senate on 2005-12-22
HB03616
Session No.: 13-1RS-040
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2005-01-18
Full Title: AN ACT EXTENDING THE REGLEMENTARY PERIOD FOR THE SATISFACTION OF THE MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE TO FIVE (5) YEARS AMENDING THEREBY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6975 ENTITLED, "AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE UNDER A REORGANIZED DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES," AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8551, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE REFORM AND REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1998
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2005-01-24
Primary Referral: PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY
Bill Status: Substituted by HB05568
Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2006-12-20, transmitted to on 2007-01-24 and received by the Senate on 2007-01-24
HB04251
Session No.: 13-1RS-068
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2005-05-04
Full Title: AN ACT GRANTING AN ANNUAL PRODUCTIVITY INCENTIVES TO ALL WORKERS IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR, ESTABLISHING MECHANISMS FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: Workers Productivity Incentives Act of 2005
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2005-05-10
Primary Referral: LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2005-05-10
HB04252
Session No.: 13-1RS-068
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2005-05-04
Full Title: AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE OF THE PRESCRIBED INCREASES AND ADJUSTMENTS IN THE WAGE RATES OF WORKERS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6727, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "WAGE RATIONALIZATION ACT', AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2005-05-10
Primary Referral: LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
Bill Status: Substituted by HB05506
Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2007-01-31, transmitted to on 2007-02-06 and received by the Senate on 2007-02-06
HB04397
Session No.: 13-1RS-076
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2005-06-01
Full Title: AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE REGULATORY POWER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY (DTI) TO EFFECTIVELY ENFORCE CONSUMER LAWS, ESTABLISHING ADDED MECHANISMS FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7394, ALSO KNOWN AS THE CONSUMER ACT OF THE PHILIPPINES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: DTI Regulatory Act of 2005
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2005-06-07
Primary Referral: TRADE AND INDUSTRY
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on TRADE AND INDUSTRY since 2005-06-07
HB04566
Session No.: 13-2RS-006
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2005-08-03
Full Title: AN ACT DECLARING APRIL 19 OF EACH YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF TARLAC TO BE KNOWN AS 'TARLAC CITY DAY'
Short Title: Declaring April 19 of Each Year a Special Nonworking Holiday in the City of Tarlac to be Known as 'Tarlac City Day'
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2005-08-08
Primary Referral: RULES
House Committee Report No.: 00967
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2005-10-10
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2005-12-14
Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2005-12-14, transmitted to on 2005-12-22 and received by the Senate on 2005-12-22
HB05506
Session No.: 13-2RS-068
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2006-06-06
Full Title: AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE PRESCRIBED INCREASES AND ADJUSTMENTS IN THE WAGE RATES OF WORKERS, AMENDING FURTHER FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6727, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "WAGE RATIONALIZATION ACT", AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: Increasing the Penalties for Non-Compliance With the Prescribed Increases and Adjustments in the Wage Rates of Workers
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2006-06-07
Primary Referral: RULES
House Committee Report No.: 01694
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2006-12-20
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2007-01-31
Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2007-01-31, transmitted to on 2007-02-06 and received by the Senate on 2007-02-06
HCR0027
Session No.: 13-2RS-025
Date Filed: 2005-10-06
Full Title: CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECONVENING THE JOINT CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE CREATED UNDER SECTION 74 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9184, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT REFORM ACT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FORMULATING THE NECESSARY IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) FOR FOREIGN-FUNDED PROCUREMENT ACTIVITIES OF THE GOVERMENT
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2005-10-11
Primary Referral: APPROPRIATIONS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS since 2005-10-11
HR00065
Session No.: 13-1RS-005
Date Filed: 2004-07-28
Full Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE POLICIES AND PROCESSES OF THE ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (ERC) IN GRANTING RATE INCREASES TO ELECTRIC UTILITIES TO ENSURE TRANSPARENT AND REASONABLE PRICES OF ELECTRICITY AND PROTECT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AS IT IS AFFECTED BY THE RATES AND SERVICES OF ELECTRIC UTILITIES
Short Title: Grant of Rate Increases to Electric Utilities by the ERC
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2004-08-03
Primary Referral: RULES
House Committee Report No.: 00024
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2004-10-25
Bill Status: Adopted Resolution (Pending with the committee on ENERGY since 2004-10-25)
HR00788
Session No.: 13-1RS-070
Date Filed: 2005-05-09
Full Title: RESOLUTION CREATING A SELECT CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE FUNDS TO CHECK AND STUDY THE USE OF INTELLIGENCE FUNDS BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO ENSURE THAT THE FUNDS ALLOCATED THEREFOR ARE UTILIZED FOR THE PURPOSE THEY ARE INTENDED
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2005-05-17
Primary Referral: RULES
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on RULES since 2005-05-16
HR00825
Session No.: 13-1RS-072
Date Filed: 2005-05-25
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEMISE OF COLONEL FRANCISCO B. BARAQUEL (PNP), BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE HONORABLE ANA THERESIA "RISA" H. HONRIVEROS-BARAQUEL, REPRESENTATIVE OF PARTY-LIST AKBAYAN
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2005-05-24
Primary Referral: RULES
Bill Status: Consolidated into HR00821
Mother Bill Status: Approved on Second Reading on 2005-05-24
HR01216
Session No.: 13-2RS-060
Date Filed: 2006-04-03
Full Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE ARREST OF FORMER SECRETARY CORAZON "DINKY" SOLIMAN AND MR. VICENTE "ENTENG" ROMANO III OF THE BLACK AND WHITE MOVEMENT BY ANTI-RIOT POLICE AT THE BAYWALK AREA IN MANILA
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2006-04-05
Primary Referral: RULES
House Committee Report No.: 01857
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2006-08-29
Bill Status: Adopted Resolution (Pending with the committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2006-08-29)
HR01497
Session No.: 13-3RS-038
Date Filed: 2007-01-29
Full Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS' (COMELEC) RESOLUTION NO. 7767 PROMULGATED ON NOVEMBER 30, 2006 FOR THE UNMISTAKABLE INVALIDITY OF SECTION 32, PARAGRAPH AS THE SAID PROVISION OF THE FAIR ELECTION ACT OF 2001 HAS BEEN DECLARED INVALID BY THE SUPREME COURT
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2007-01-31
Primary Referral: RULES
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on RULES since 2007-01-31
Source: House of Representatives
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Although Noynoy believes that there were already too many laws, but they seemingly lacked proper implementation, he still filed bills that would help create opportunity rather than impose additional burdens to the public. Below are the bills and resolutions that he authored from 11th Congress to the 13th Congress.
11th Congress (Filed 07/01/1998 - 06/30/2001)
HOUSE MEASURES (NATIONAL/LOCAL)
AUTHORED BY AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
1998-07-01 TO 2001-06-30 (DATE OF FILING)
ORDERED BY BILL NUMBER
HB03261
Session No.: 11-1RS-017
Significance: N
Date Filed: 1998-09-02
Full Title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 1998-09-28
Primary Referral: LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
Secondary Referral/s: APPROPRIATIONS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 1998-09-28
HB03262
Session No.: 11-1RS-017
Significance: N
Date Filed: 1998-09-02
Full Title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE LIVELIHOOD FUND AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 1998-09-28
Primary Referral: LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Secondary Referral/s: APPROPRIATIONS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 1998-09-28
HB07476 [Print History] [Save History]
Session No.: 11-1RS-079
Significance: N
Date Filed: 1999-05-07
Full Title: AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 23 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 26, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 'AN ACT PROVIDING A SPECIAL PROCEDURE FOR THE RECONSTITUTION OF TORRENS CERTIFICATE OF TITLE LOST OR DESTROYED
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 1999-05-13
Primary Referral: JUSTICE
Bill Status: Substituted by HB09890
Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2000-05-16, transmitted to on 2000-05-18 and received by the Senate on 2000
HB07477
Session No.: 11-1RS-079
Significance: N
Date Filed: 1999-05-07
Full Title: AN ACT REGULATING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AMMUNITION DEPOTS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 1999-05-13
Primary Referral: NATIONAL DEFENSE
Secondary Referral/s: APPROPRIATIONS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE since 1999-05-13
HB07570
Session No.: 11-1RS-084
Significance: L
Date Filed: 1999-05-19
Full Title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE THIRD JUDICIAL REGION, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 14, PARAGRAPH (C) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 1999-05-25
Primary Referral: JUSTICE
Secondary Referral/s: APPROPRIATIONS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 1999-05-25
HJR0012
Session No.: 11-2RS-033
Significance: N
Date Filed: 1999-10-29
Full Title: JOINT RESOLUTION URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES TO DECLARE DECEMBER 4 TO 10 AS NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS CONSCIOUSNESS WEEK IN THE COUNTRY
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 1999-11-10
Primary Referral: CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS
House Committee Report No.: 00530
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS since 1999-11-10
HR00265
Session No.: 11-1RS-018
Significance: N
Date Filed: 1998-09-02
Full Title: RESOLUTION CREATING AN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO CHECK ON THE OPERATIONS OF INTELLIGENCE UNITS OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO ENSURE THAT THE FUNDS ALLOCATED THEREFOR ARE UTILIZED FOR THE PURPOSE THEY ARE INTENDED
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 1998-09-29
Primary Referral: RULES
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on RULES since 1998-09-29
HR00571
Session No.: 11-1RS-035
Significance: L
Date Filed: 1998-12-04
Full Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL DEFENSE TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE EXPLOSION WHICH LEVELLED THE PEFTOK (PHILIPPINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCES TO KOREA) INVESTMENT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (PIDC) AND/OR EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL VETERANS SERVICES CORPORATION (EODVSC) COMPOUND LOCATED AT THE MILITARY SUPPLY POINT (MSP) 3 IN CAMP GEN. SERVILLANO AQUINO, SAN MIGUEL, TARLAC CITY
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 1998-12-07
Primary Referral: NATIONAL DEFENSE
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE since 1998-12-07
HR00665
Session No.: 11-1RS-048
Significance: L
Date Filed: 1999-01-26
Full Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ORDER AND SECURITY TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE SHOOTING INCIDENT ON JANUARY 20, 1999 DURING A CROSS-FIRE AT THE VICINITY OF THE CENTRAL TEMPLE AND MAIN HEADQUARTERS OFTHE IGLESIA NI CRISTO (INC) IN QUEZON CITY BETWEEN MEMBERS OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ANTI-ORGANIZED CRIME TASK FORCE (PAOCTF) AND MEMBERS OF A SUSPECTED DRUG SYNDICATE WHICH WOUNDED THREE (3) INNOCENT THIRD PERSONS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE RELIGIOUS SECT IGLESIA NI CRISTO
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 1999-02-01
Primary Referral: PUBLIC ORDER AND SECURITY
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SECURITY since 1999-02-01
HR00988
Session No.: 11-1SS-003
Significance: N
Date Filed: 1999-06-28
Full Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE RECENT REVELATIONS MADE BY A CERTAIN POLICE INSPECTOR YSMAEL YU, A MEMBER OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE, REGARDING THE CONTROVERSIAL KILLINGS IN 1995 OF ELEVEN (11) MEMBERS OF THE KURATONG BALELENG, AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON THE CHARGES AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE THEN PRESIDENTIAL ANTI-CRIME COMMISSION (PACC), AND TO DETERMINE WHETHER THERE HAD BEEN A VIOLATIONOF HUMAN RIGHTS
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 1999-07-14
Primary Referral: CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS since 1999-07-14
HR01254
Session No.: 11-2RS-040
Significance: L
Date Filed: 1999-11-24
Full Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE ALLEGED SHOOTOUT BETWEEN A TEAM OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ANTI-ORGANIZED CRIME TASK FORCE (PAOCTF)AND ALLEGED MEMBERS OF THE BALDOMERO-MIGUE L GANG LAST NOVEMBER 18, 1999 AT REGALADO AVENUE AND QUIRINO HIGHWAY, NOVALICHES, QUEZON CITY
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 1999-12-01
Primary Referral: CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS since 1999-12-01
HR01396
Session No.: 11-2RS-065
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2000-02-22
Full Title: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE MILLENIUM SUMMIT OF THE UNITED NATIONS SCHEDULED ON SEPTEMBER 2000 IN NEW YORK AS ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN ITS RESOLUTION 53/202 DATED 17 DECEMBER 1998
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 2000-02-29
Primary Referral: FOREIGN AFFAIRS
House Committee Report No.: 00798
New Resolution No.: HR00126
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2000-06-07
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00126 on 2000-06-07
HR01397
Session No.: 11-2RS-065
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2000-02-22
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT TO THE PROCLAMATION BY THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN ITS RESOLUTION 52/15 DATED 20 NOVEMBER 1997 OF THE YEAR 2000 AS THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR FOR THE CULTURE OF PEACE
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 2000-02-29
Primary Referral: FOREIGN AFFAIRS
House Committee Report No.: 00803
New Resolution No.: HR00127
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2000-06-07
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00127 on 2000-06-07
HR01498
Session No.: 11-2RS-083
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2000-04-05
Full Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS TO INQUIRE, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE PLIGHT OF CHILDREN IN SITUATIONS OF ARMED CONFLICT AND DETERMINE WHETHER ALL PARTIES INVOLVED IN AN ARMED CONFLICTS STRICTLY COMPLY WITH INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS AND LOCAL LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN IN SITUATIONS OF ARMED CONFLICT AND THE PROMOTION OF PEACE AMONG CHILDREN AND COMMUNITIES
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 2000-04-11
Primary Referral: CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS since 2000-04-11
HR01667
Session No.: 11-3RS-007
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2000-07-28
Full Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS TO CONDUCT AN IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE ALLEGED SUMMARY EXECUTION OF JUAN `ERA' SY EGCO III BY GAPAN POLICEMEN ON JUNE 7, 2000 AT SITIO MAISAN, BARANGAY STO. NINO, GAPAN, NUEVA ECIJA
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 2000-08-07
Primary Referral: CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS since 2000-08-07
HR01918
Session No.: 11-6SS-002
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2001-02-07
Full Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE ALLEGED EXISTENCE OF A MULTINATIONAL CARTEL IN THE PESTICIDE INDUSTRY IN REGION III
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 2001-05-29
Primary Referral: AGRICULTURE, FOOD & FISHERIES
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on AGRICULTURE, FOOD & FISHERIES since 2001-05-29
HR01922
Session No.: 11-3RS-065
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2001-02-07
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE OUTRAGE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE DEATH OF FILEMON `POPOY' LAGMAN AND EMPHASIZING THE URGENCY FOR THE PROPER AUTHORITIES TO EXPEDITE THEIR INVESTIGATION
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 2001-02-08
Primary Referral: RULES
House Committee Report No.: 01455
New Resolution No.: HR00179
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2001-02-08
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00179 on 2001-02-08
HR01923
Session No.: 11-3RS-065
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2001-02-07
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH OF MR. FILEMON `POPOY' LAGMAN, BROTHER OF FORMER REP. EDCEL C. LAGMAN AND UNCLE OF THE HONORABLE KRISEL LAGMAN-LUISTRO, REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FIRST DISTRICT OF ALBAY
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO III C.
Date Read: 2001-02-08
Primary Referral: RULES
New Resolution No.: HR00180
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2001-02-08
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00180 on 2001-02-08
12th Congress (Filed 07/01/2001 - 06/30/2004)
HOUSE MEASURES (NATIONAL/LOCAL)
AUTHORED BY AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
2001-07-01 TO 2004-06-30 (DATE OF FILING)
ORDERED BY BILL NUMBER
HB02786
Session No.: 12-1RS-022
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-08-31
Full Title: AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 23 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 26, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS `AN ACT PROVIDING A SPECIAL PROCEDURE FOR THE RECONSTITUTION OF TORRENS CERTIFICATE OF TITLE LOST OR DESTROYED
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2001-09-24
Primary Referral: JUSTICE
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2001-09-24
HB02787
Session No.: 12-1RS-022
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-08-31
Full Title: AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 14 (J) OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED EIGHTY-FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-ONE, EXTENDING THE REGLEMENTARY PERIOD FOR THE SATISFACTION OF THE MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION FOR AN APPOINTMENT TO THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE TO FIVE (5) YEARS
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2001-09-24
Primary Referral: PUBLIC ORDER AND SECURITY
Bill Status: Substituted by HB04375
Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2002-08-05, transmitted to on 2002-08-06 and received by the Senate on 2002-08-07
HB02895
Session No.: 12-1RS-022
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2001-09-05
Full Title: AN ACT CONVERTING THE TARLAC NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ANNEX INTO A SEPARATE HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS GENERAL FRANCISCO MACABULUS HIGH SCHOOL AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2001-09-25
Primary Referral: BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE
Secondary Referral/s: APPROPRIATIONS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2001-09-25
HB03372
Session No.: 12-1RS-028
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2001-10-04
Full Title: AN ACT REVERTING BACK TO THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT, PARTICULARLY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH), TARLAC PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2001-10-15
Primary Referral: HEALTH
Secondary Referral/s: LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on HEALTH since 2001-10-15
HB03511
Session No.: 12-1RS-030
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2001-10-11
Full Title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING TARLAC CITY SCHOOLS DIVISION IN THE PROVINCE OF TARLAC AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2001-10-17
Primary Referral: BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE
Secondary Referral/s: APPROPRIATIONS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2001-10-17
HB04375
Session No.: 12-1RS-065
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2002-02-11
Full Title: AN ACT EXTENDING THE REGLEMENTARY PERIOD FOR THE SATISFACTION OF THE MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE TO FIVE (5) YEARS, AMENDING THEREBY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6975, ENTITLED 'AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE UNDER A REORGANIZED DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES,' AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8551, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE REFORM AND REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1998'
Short Title: Extending to 5 Years the Reglementary Period for Minimum Educational Qualification in Philippine National Police
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2002-02-18
Primary Referral: RULES
House Committee Report No.: 00211
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2002-07-24
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2002-08-05
Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2002-08-05, transmitted to on 2002-08-06 and received by the Senate on 2002-08-07
HB04586
Session No.: 12-1RS-074
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2002-03-14
Full Title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE THIRD JUDICIAL REGION, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 14, PARAGRAPH (C) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2002-04-15
Primary Referral: JUSTICE
Secondary Referral/s: APPROPRIATIONS
Bill Status: Substituted by HB06599
Mother Bill Status: Bill reported out 2003-12-02 (#01932);Submitted by APPROPRIATIONS, JUSTICE
HB04771
Session No.: 12-1RS-087
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2002-05-08
Full Title: AN ACT DECLARING APRIL NINETEEN OF EACH YEAR AS TARLAC CITY DAY, A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF TARLAC
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2002-05-15
Primary Referral: REVISION OF LAWS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2002-05-15
HR00221
Session No.: 12-1RS-027
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2001-10-01
Full Title: RESOLUTION CREATING AN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO CHECK ON THE OPERATIONS OF INTELLIGENCE UNITS OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO ENSURE THAT THE FUNDS ALLOCATED THEREFOR ARE UTILIZED FOR THE PURPOSE THEY ARE INTENDED
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2001-10-09
Primary Referral: RULES
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on RULES since 2001-10-09
HR00606
Session No.: 12-2RS-002
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2002-06-03
Full Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ORDER AND SECURITY TO INVESTIGATE, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, THE POLICE BUNGLING OF THE PHILTRANCO HOSTAGE-TAKING INCIDENT TO DETERMINE EXACTLY WHERE THE BLAME LIES AND WHAT CORRECTIVE MEASURES SHOULD BE PUTIN PLACE TO PREVENT SIMILAR TRAGEDIES IN THE FUTURE
Short Title: Police Bungling of the Philtranco Hostage-taking Incident to Determine where the Blame Lies
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2002-07-23
Primary Referral: RULES
House Committee Report No.: 00659
New Resolution No.: HR00314
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2002-08-07
Bill Status: Adopted Resolution (Pending with the committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SECURITY since 2002-08-07)
13th Congress (Filed 07/01/2004 - 06/30/2007)
HOUSE MEASURES (NATIONAL/LOCAL)
AUTHORED BY AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
2004-07-01 TO 2007-06-30 (DATE OF FILING)
ORDERED BY BILL NUMBER
HB01842
Session No.: 13-1RS-005
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2004-07-28
Full Title: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CODIFICATION OF CRIMINAL LAWS IN THE PHILIPPINES, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2004-08-04
Primary Referral: REVISION OF LAWS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2004-08-04
HB01843
Session No.: 13-1RS-005
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2004-07-28
Full Title: AN ACT DECLARING APRIL NINETEEN OF EACH YEAR AS TARLAC CITY DAY A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF TARLAC
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2004-08-04
Primary Referral: REVISION OF LAWS
Bill Status: Substituted by HB04566
Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2005-12-14, transmitted to on 2005-12-22 and received by the Senate on 2005-12-22
HB03616
Session No.: 13-1RS-040
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2005-01-18
Full Title: AN ACT EXTENDING THE REGLEMENTARY PERIOD FOR THE SATISFACTION OF THE MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE TO FIVE (5) YEARS AMENDING THEREBY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6975 ENTITLED, "AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE UNDER A REORGANIZED DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES," AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8551, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE REFORM AND REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1998
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2005-01-24
Primary Referral: PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY
Bill Status: Substituted by HB05568
Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2006-12-20, transmitted to on 2007-01-24 and received by the Senate on 2007-01-24
HB04251
Session No.: 13-1RS-068
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2005-05-04
Full Title: AN ACT GRANTING AN ANNUAL PRODUCTIVITY INCENTIVES TO ALL WORKERS IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR, ESTABLISHING MECHANISMS FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: Workers Productivity Incentives Act of 2005
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2005-05-10
Primary Referral: LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2005-05-10
HB04252
Session No.: 13-1RS-068
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2005-05-04
Full Title: AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE OF THE PRESCRIBED INCREASES AND ADJUSTMENTS IN THE WAGE RATES OF WORKERS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6727, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "WAGE RATIONALIZATION ACT', AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2005-05-10
Primary Referral: LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
Bill Status: Substituted by HB05506
Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2007-01-31, transmitted to on 2007-02-06 and received by the Senate on 2007-02-06
HB04397
Session No.: 13-1RS-076
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2005-06-01
Full Title: AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE REGULATORY POWER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY (DTI) TO EFFECTIVELY ENFORCE CONSUMER LAWS, ESTABLISHING ADDED MECHANISMS FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7394, ALSO KNOWN AS THE CONSUMER ACT OF THE PHILIPPINES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: DTI Regulatory Act of 2005
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2005-06-07
Primary Referral: TRADE AND INDUSTRY
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on TRADE AND INDUSTRY since 2005-06-07
HB04566
Session No.: 13-2RS-006
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2005-08-03
Full Title: AN ACT DECLARING APRIL 19 OF EACH YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF TARLAC TO BE KNOWN AS 'TARLAC CITY DAY'
Short Title: Declaring April 19 of Each Year a Special Nonworking Holiday in the City of Tarlac to be Known as 'Tarlac City Day'
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2005-08-08
Primary Referral: RULES
House Committee Report No.: 00967
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2005-10-10
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2005-12-14
Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2005-12-14, transmitted to on 2005-12-22 and received by the Senate on 2005-12-22
HB05506
Session No.: 13-2RS-068
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2006-06-06
Full Title: AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE PRESCRIBED INCREASES AND ADJUSTMENTS IN THE WAGE RATES OF WORKERS, AMENDING FURTHER FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6727, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "WAGE RATIONALIZATION ACT", AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: Increasing the Penalties for Non-Compliance With the Prescribed Increases and Adjustments in the Wage Rates of Workers
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2006-06-07
Primary Referral: RULES
House Committee Report No.: 01694
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2006-12-20
Date Approved on Third Reading: 2007-01-31
Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2007-01-31, transmitted to on 2007-02-06 and received by the Senate on 2007-02-06
HCR0027
Session No.: 13-2RS-025
Date Filed: 2005-10-06
Full Title: CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECONVENING THE JOINT CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE CREATED UNDER SECTION 74 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9184, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT REFORM ACT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FORMULATING THE NECESSARY IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) FOR FOREIGN-FUNDED PROCUREMENT ACTIVITIES OF THE GOVERMENT
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2005-10-11
Primary Referral: APPROPRIATIONS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS since 2005-10-11
HR00065
Session No.: 13-1RS-005
Date Filed: 2004-07-28
Full Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE POLICIES AND PROCESSES OF THE ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (ERC) IN GRANTING RATE INCREASES TO ELECTRIC UTILITIES TO ENSURE TRANSPARENT AND REASONABLE PRICES OF ELECTRICITY AND PROTECT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AS IT IS AFFECTED BY THE RATES AND SERVICES OF ELECTRIC UTILITIES
Short Title: Grant of Rate Increases to Electric Utilities by the ERC
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2004-08-03
Primary Referral: RULES
House Committee Report No.: 00024
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2004-10-25
Bill Status: Adopted Resolution (Pending with the committee on ENERGY since 2004-10-25)
HR00788
Session No.: 13-1RS-070
Date Filed: 2005-05-09
Full Title: RESOLUTION CREATING A SELECT CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE FUNDS TO CHECK AND STUDY THE USE OF INTELLIGENCE FUNDS BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO ENSURE THAT THE FUNDS ALLOCATED THEREFOR ARE UTILIZED FOR THE PURPOSE THEY ARE INTENDED
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2005-05-17
Primary Referral: RULES
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on RULES since 2005-05-16
HR00825
Session No.: 13-1RS-072
Date Filed: 2005-05-25
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEMISE OF COLONEL FRANCISCO B. BARAQUEL (PNP), BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE HONORABLE ANA THERESIA "RISA" H. HONRIVEROS-BARAQUEL, REPRESENTATIVE OF PARTY-LIST AKBAYAN
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2005-05-24
Primary Referral: RULES
Bill Status: Consolidated into HR00821
Mother Bill Status: Approved on Second Reading on 2005-05-24
HR01216
Session No.: 13-2RS-060
Date Filed: 2006-04-03
Full Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE ARREST OF FORMER SECRETARY CORAZON "DINKY" SOLIMAN AND MR. VICENTE "ENTENG" ROMANO III OF THE BLACK AND WHITE MOVEMENT BY ANTI-RIOT POLICE AT THE BAYWALK AREA IN MANILA
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2006-04-05
Primary Referral: RULES
House Committee Report No.: 01857
Date Approved on Second Reading: 2006-08-29
Bill Status: Adopted Resolution (Pending with the committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2006-08-29)
HR01497
Session No.: 13-3RS-038
Date Filed: 2007-01-29
Full Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS' (COMELEC) RESOLUTION NO. 7767 PROMULGATED ON NOVEMBER 30, 2006 FOR THE UNMISTAKABLE INVALIDITY OF SECTION 32, PARAGRAPH AS THE SAID PROVISION OF THE FAIR ELECTION ACT OF 2001 HAS BEEN DECLARED INVALID BY THE SUPREME COURT
Principal Author: AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III C.
Date Read: 2007-01-31
Primary Referral: RULES
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on RULES since 2007-01-31
Source: House of Representatives
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Monday, May 3, 2010
MM - MYX Daily Top 10 (May 3, 2010) Featuring "Please Be Careful With My Heart" by Sarah Geronimo & Christian Bautista
"Pyramid," the second U.S. single of the Filipina pop and R&B singer Charice is now on the top of theMYX Daily Top 10. The song featuring Iyaz is currently at number 4 on the Billboard Dance/Club play songs charts (May 8, 2010).
On the second spot is erstwhile number one, “Baby” by by Justin Bieber followed by "Run Devil Run" by Girls Generation.
MYX Daily Top 10 - May 3, 2010
10. "Telephone" - Lady Gaga Ft. Beyonce
9. "Love Like This" - SS501
8 "Try To Follow Me" - 2NE1
7. "Fearless" - Taylor Swift
6. "Please Be Careful With My Heart" - Sarah Geronimo & Christian Bautista
5. "Vanilla Twilight" - Owl City
4. "Bingeul Bingeul" - U Kiss
3. "Run Devil Run" - Girls Generation
2. "Baby" - Justin Bieber
1. "Pyramid" - Charice Ft. Iyaz
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Saturday, May 1, 2010
Is Noynoy Aquino the real deal?
If we are to believe in surveys, then the next president of the Philippines is none other than Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Cojuangco Aquino III, the son of hero Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr and democracy icon and former president Corazon Aquino. With barely 2 weeks remaining before the May 10, 2010 elections Noynoy has even widened his lead over his closest rival Senator Manny Villar who was shown on TV saying that as long as the lead of Aquino is not in double-digits then it doesn’t worry him. Well, the results of the latest SWS survey might just be a bad news for Villar, Aquino’s lead jumped from 9 percent to 12 percent and Villar’s rating went down by 2 points. Pulse Asia reported an even wider 19-point gap with Noynoy getting the support of 39% versus the 20% for Villar. I wonder what Manny Villar is thinking right now. Imagine a neophyte senator who has no sterling track record to boast, no remarkable executive experience and no billions of pesos to spend in the campaign may just trounce him in the polls?
Manny Villar used to be the frontrunner in various surveys before Noynoy Aquino entered the picture late last year. The death of Noynoy’s mother, former President Cory Aquino served a pivotal role in changing the political landscape in the country just before the elections. The overwhelming display of love and support of the Filipinos to the former President gave birth to the idea that her son can possibly continue the legacy of this well-loved president. Based on the outpouring of support for the late president, he was clearly missed by the people. Some said that she was the antithesis of the current president. Former President Cory was just like Noynoy when she was thrust into the political arena, she was reluctant, even unprepared but she was willing to make sacrifices for the good of the country.
Even if he was the son of two illustrious Filipinos and a brother to famous celebrity Kris Aquino, Noynoy was unassuming. He was never the kind of politician who would steal the show from his fellow members of Congress by holding press conferences or do grandstanding in the halls of the lower House or the Senate. He was not like other politicians who have their eyes set for the presidency even when they are still in Congress. He managed to avoid the limelight but maintained an untainted record. He gave us the impression that he is not lusting for power.
According to his website: “In his nine years in the Lower House, Noynoy focused on the fiscalizing role of a legislator. He felt that there were already too many laws, and good ones at that, but they seemingly lacked proper implementation. He concentrated on crafting laws that would help create opportunity rather than impose additional burdens to those who are already disadvantaged. He actively took part in budget deliberations to ensure that government initiatives do address the plight of the people who need help the most.”
I also found a list of bills which I found progressive that Noynoy filed in the senate. According to Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO), Senator Aquino authored the Workers Productivity Incentives Act of 2007 that would grant annual productivity incentive bonuses to all workers in the private sector amounting to no less than 10% of the company’s net profits before taxes. He also led the call for the renegotiation of the Japan – Philippine Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) and voted against its ratification. He authored the Superior Responsibility Act of 2008 which would adopt the doctrine of “Superior Responsibility” for all military and police personnel, in response to extra-judicial killings, particularly human rights activists and media practitioners. He also authored bills that would promote transparency in government such as the Government Procurement Reform Act and the bill that would add Congressional oversight to budget decisions undertaken by the President, including budget rescission, reservation, and deferral. If you want to view the legislative record of the senator, then you can go to his website. You can also search for bills that he authored from http://www.congress.gov.ph/.
Critics of Noynoy are trying very hard to discredit him in many ways conceivable. He is being linked to Hacienda Luisita as if he completely owns it. You can also see various blogs and different forums referring to series of GMA news articles about the ghost of Luisita haunting Noynoy’s future as if its contents are bedrock truth. It doesn’t prove anything against Noynoy Aquino. The fact that it is now being used by his detractors to discredit him doesn't add to the credibility of the articles. I also found on YouTube a series of videos with a different tune. It explains what they said was the truth about the Hacienda, claiming that farmers and not propagandists were finally interviewed to get the facts straight.
There were also issues raised questioning his sanity or his mental health which I think is the cruelest attack on a person. If these allegations are true then his detractors could have provided a solid evidence to support their claims. There should be witnesses, at least, that can attest that they saw Noynoy on an insane or depressed state. But up to now, they can only come up with bogus psychiatric reports which can easily lead us to believe that these are nothing but black propaganda. Believe me, if there’s someone who is holding solid evidence that will put this man down, then the best time to surface is during this campaign when information like this can even worth a fortune. But so far, none has appeared.
Frankly, I was not impressed with Noynoy’s performance as a public servant. I will not vote for him just because he is the son of a hero and a democracy icon. I want to see more. I want to see a solid track record. I want to see him speak eloquently about his platform of government. That is what my ideal president. I want someone who can talk convincingly; someone who has a brilliant and bright mind. I don’t want just an ordinary person just like me. But then on second thought, do we really need an intelligent and a bright leader? If this is what we need, then why the need for an election, why can’t we just subject the candidates to an IQ test or any aptitude examination to know who is the most intelligent among the lot. That way, we can save billions of pesos that we are now spending in automated election.
And will brightness and competence bear fruits of good leadership? Let’s re-examine our country’s history and we will know that intelligent leaders don’t necessarily do well for the country. Marcos, for one was a brilliant speaker and a bar topnotcher getting almost a perfect score. Gloria Arroyo was educated at Georgetown University and was said to be once a classmate of Bill Clinton. If you think that they did well for the country then I rest my case. But if you think that what they did for the country contributed to our current state as a nation then I think it is high time for us to revisit our criteria in choosing our leaders. Perhaps, instead of intelligence why not look for a leader that has the credibility and moral ascendancy to lead and inspire the people. Why not look for a leader that we can trust or an honest leadership for a change?
Is Noynoy Aquino the real deal? Ultimately, history will have to reckon with him if he emerges as the winner. But if you will ask his supporters, you will surely get an affirmative answer. They said that Noynoy is a leader that we can be proud of, who has integrity, credibility and character with a legacy to protect. They said that he awakens hope in the Filipino people for a brighter and better tomorrow.
After visiting his website and verifying the claims and information provided therein, I was made to realize why this senator is enjoying the support of many people. He was not without accomplishments as a legislator just like what other people would want us to believe. He may not be the best legislator who walked in the halls of Congress but he did his job well as he saw it fit. He has a good vision of the Philippines which encourages Filipinos to join him in the fight to stop corruption. He is not promising to end poverty as if he is the "messiah" that will end our suffering but he wants us to work together to achieve a better Philippines.
I was not expecting this, but with only a couple of days before the elections, I now have a candidate for the presidency.
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Saturday, April 24, 2010
A divisive election.
It is exactly 15 days before the May 2010 elections. Filipinos are hoping that the first automated election in the country will be a success despite all the odds. I sincerely hope that election-related violence will be minimized or there will be no hostilities at all as the Election Day approaches. But we know for a fact that these are easier said than done. As long as there are dirty and greedy politicians who would do everything just to hold on to power, then violence is bound to happen.
Come to think of it, the election process is very divisive. Just look at the roster of candidates seeking elective posts in the national and local level and you will see former friends and even people related by affinity facing each other in the political arena. Two presidential contenders are cousins and one presidentiable is a nephew of another presidential bet. Members of families or clans are supporting different candidates. In my family alone, we cannot agree on supporting one candidate for the presidency.
I realized that there were times when you will earn the ire of many people, even your family members because of your passion to defend your candidate. In the hope that you can convert them to support your candidate, you may resort to character assassination or rehash false accusations against the other candidates not knowing that in the process, you are offending other people. Is it really worth it?
They say that in politics, there are no permanent friends or enemies. With this in mind, I hope that people will pull the brakes on dirty tricks and dirty word war. Our country is but a small nation. Who knows what will happen after the elections? These politicians may have to work with the person whom they have subjected to false accusations and character assassination. Their enemies today may be their allies tomorrow. It may be a lot wiser if they will not let things go out of control and avoid having to regret their uncivilized conduct and harsh words during this campaign.
I personally don’t see any need to be destructive and get personal in terms of politics. Why not talk about the positive and stick with their platforms of government?
Even supporters of different candidates have become so vicious and vile in their efforts to destroy their candidate’s opponents. Visit any political forum or even just the comments from online news organizations and you will see heated arguments between supporters of opposing candidates. Some are out to defend their candidates and destroy the other candidates. What good will this do to our country?
Let’s free ourselves from disappointments. We will definitely be disappointed if our chosen candidate will lose in the elections and again we will be disappointed if the candidate that we supported will fail to deliver what he promised. Let’s vote for what we think is good for our country but let’s respect other people who are supporting other candidates. They, too, may be thinking that they are voting for the one who will do good for the country.
At the end of the day, let’s view the election for what it really is, a political process. It is important as it will make or break our country’s future but not everything depends on it. There’s still life for all of us after the May 2010 elections. I just hope that it will be a better one.
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Come to think of it, the election process is very divisive. Just look at the roster of candidates seeking elective posts in the national and local level and you will see former friends and even people related by affinity facing each other in the political arena. Two presidential contenders are cousins and one presidentiable is a nephew of another presidential bet. Members of families or clans are supporting different candidates. In my family alone, we cannot agree on supporting one candidate for the presidency.
I realized that there were times when you will earn the ire of many people, even your family members because of your passion to defend your candidate. In the hope that you can convert them to support your candidate, you may resort to character assassination or rehash false accusations against the other candidates not knowing that in the process, you are offending other people. Is it really worth it?
They say that in politics, there are no permanent friends or enemies. With this in mind, I hope that people will pull the brakes on dirty tricks and dirty word war. Our country is but a small nation. Who knows what will happen after the elections? These politicians may have to work with the person whom they have subjected to false accusations and character assassination. Their enemies today may be their allies tomorrow. It may be a lot wiser if they will not let things go out of control and avoid having to regret their uncivilized conduct and harsh words during this campaign.
I personally don’t see any need to be destructive and get personal in terms of politics. Why not talk about the positive and stick with their platforms of government?
Even supporters of different candidates have become so vicious and vile in their efforts to destroy their candidate’s opponents. Visit any political forum or even just the comments from online news organizations and you will see heated arguments between supporters of opposing candidates. Some are out to defend their candidates and destroy the other candidates. What good will this do to our country?
Let’s free ourselves from disappointments. We will definitely be disappointed if our chosen candidate will lose in the elections and again we will be disappointed if the candidate that we supported will fail to deliver what he promised. Let’s vote for what we think is good for our country but let’s respect other people who are supporting other candidates. They, too, may be thinking that they are voting for the one who will do good for the country.
At the end of the day, let’s view the election for what it really is, a political process. It is important as it will make or break our country’s future but not everything depends on it. There’s still life for all of us after the May 2010 elections. I just hope that it will be a better one.
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Friday, April 23, 2010
MYX Daily Top 10 - April 23, 2010 Featuring "Run Devil Run" by Girls Generation
After dominating the countdown for a few weeks, Justin Bieber’s “Baby had to settle for the second spot to give way to the new most popular music video in the MYX Daily Top 10 countdown: "Run Devil Run" by Girls Generation. Girls' Generation is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment in 2007. The group's nine members are Yoona, Tiffany, Yuri, Hyoyeon, Sooyoung, Seohyun, Taeyeon (leader), Jessica, and Sunny. They are commonly referred to as SNSD, the acronym of the group's Korean name So Nyeo Shi Dae or So Nyuh Shi Dae. "Run Devil Run" was the lead single from the re-release of their album Oh!/Run Devil Run.
MYX Daily Top 10 – April 23, 2010
10. "Please Be Careful With My Heart" - Sarah Geronimo & Christian Bautista
9. "When I Look at You" - Miley Cyrus
8. "Vanilla Twilight" - Owl City
7. "Telephone" - Lady Gaga Ft. Beyonce
6. "Fearless" - Taylor Swift
5. "Pyramid" - Charice Ft. Iyaz
4. "Try To Follow Me" - 2NE1
3. "Bingeul Bingeul" - U Kiss
2. "Baby" - Justin Bieber
1. "Run Devil Run" - Girls Generation
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Thursday, April 22, 2010
Let's give Earth a helping hand.
Today marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. It has been 40 years since the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970 in the United States and much has been accomplished in terms of global awareness in the need to protect and save our environment from destruction.
Although there has been a significant increase in environmental awareness on climate change there are still serious problems that need to be addressed. Our government has yet to show initiatives in exploring other alternative source of fuel or energy and there has been no significant effort to cut carbon emissions. And there’s also the inadequate muscle in protecting our country’s forests and coral reefs.
Climate change poses a serious threat to our survival. The onslaught of typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng last year in the Philippines which triggered devastating floods gave us a taste of what environmental degradation can do to us. We can only hope that we will be spared of these calamities this year.
Over a billion people in some 190 countries are expected to participate in activities in commemoration of the Earth Week. In the Philippines, there will also be activities lined up for the Earth Week. But beyond the symbolic activities, we must ensure that laws that were passed to conserve our environment are efficiently enforced. Each individual must also do his share in protecting the environment. Indeed, Earth Day should not only be celebrated for one day or one week, each of us should be committed in living an environment-friendly lifestyle everyday. Let’s give earth a helping hand.
Here's a video from Greenpeace:
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Although there has been a significant increase in environmental awareness on climate change there are still serious problems that need to be addressed. Our government has yet to show initiatives in exploring other alternative source of fuel or energy and there has been no significant effort to cut carbon emissions. And there’s also the inadequate muscle in protecting our country’s forests and coral reefs.
Climate change poses a serious threat to our survival. The onslaught of typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng last year in the Philippines which triggered devastating floods gave us a taste of what environmental degradation can do to us. We can only hope that we will be spared of these calamities this year.
Over a billion people in some 190 countries are expected to participate in activities in commemoration of the Earth Week. In the Philippines, there will also be activities lined up for the Earth Week. But beyond the symbolic activities, we must ensure that laws that were passed to conserve our environment are efficiently enforced. Each individual must also do his share in protecting the environment. Indeed, Earth Day should not only be celebrated for one day or one week, each of us should be committed in living an environment-friendly lifestyle everyday. Let’s give earth a helping hand.
Here's a video from Greenpeace:
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