Thursday, August 26, 2010

Partial List of Committee Chairmanships: updated 25 Aug. 2010

Standing Committees


• ACCOUNTS – Rep. Florencio G. Noel (elected Aug. 2, 2010)

• AGRARIAN REFORM – Rep. Pryde Henry A. Teves (elected Aug. 2, 2010)

• AGRICULTURE & FOOD – Rep. Mark Llandro L. Mendoza (elected Aug. 2, 2010)

• APPROPRIATIONS – Rep. Joseph Emilio A. Abaya (elected Aug. 23, 2010)

• AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES RESOURCES – Rep. Benhur L. Salimbangon (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES – Rep. Sergio A. F. Apostol (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE – Rep. Salvador H. Escudero III (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION – Rep. Andres D. Salvacion, Jr. (elected Aug. 4, 2010)

• CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS – Rep. Loreto Leo S. Ocampos (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• COOPERATIVES DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Jose R. Ping-ay (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• DANGEROUS DRUGS – Rep. Vicente F. Belmonte, Jr. (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• ECOLOGY – Rep. Dan Fernandez (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• ECONOMIC AFFAIRS – Rep. Ramon H. Durano VI (elected Aug. 4, 2010)

• ENERGY – Rep. Henedina R. Abad (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

ETHICS AND PRIVILEGES – Rep. Erico B. Aumentado (elected Aug. 25, 2010)

• FOREIGN AFFAIRS – Rep. Al Francis C. Bichara (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS – Rep. Amado S. Bagatsing (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• GOOD GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY – Rep. Jerry P. Trenas (elected Aug. 4, 2010)

• GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION – Rep. Erico Basilio a. Fabian (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION – Rep. Cesar G. Jalosjos (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

• HEALTH – Rep. Alfredo D. Maranon III (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION – Rep. Juan Edgardo M. Angara (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT - Rep. Rodolfo G. Valencia (elected aug. 10, 2010)

• HUMAN RIGHTS – Rep. Rene L. Relampagos (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – Rep. Sigfrido R. Tinga (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• INTERPARLIAMENTARY RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACY – Rep. Antonio M. Diaz (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• JUSTICE – Rep. Niel C. Tupas, Jr. (elected July 27, 2010)

• LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT – Rep. Emil L. Ong (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

• LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES – Rep. Marcelino R. Teodoro (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

• LOCAL GOVERNMENT – Rep. George P. Arnaiz (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

• METRO MANILA DEVELOPMENT - Rep. Robias Reynald M. Tiangco (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• MINDANAO AFFAIRS – Rep. Arnulfo F. Go (elected Aug. 17, 2010)

• MUSLIM AFFAIRS – Rep. Tupay T. Loong (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

• NATIONAL CULTURAL COMMUNITIES – Rep. Teddy Brawner Baguilat, Jr. (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

• NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY – Rep. Rodolfo G. Biazon (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• NATURAL RESOURCES - Rep. Francisco T. Matugas (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• OVERSEAS WORKERS AFFAIRS – Rep. Walden F. Bello (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

• OVERSIGHT

• PEOPLE’S PARTICIPATION – Rep. Benjamin DR. Asilo (elected Aug. 25, 2010)

• POPULATION AND FAMILY RELATIONS – Rep. Rogelio J. Espina (elected Aug. 25, 2010)

• POVERTY ALLEVIATION - Rep. Rodante D. Marcoleta (elected Aug. 17, 2010)

• PUBLIC INFORMATION – Rep. Ben P. Evardone (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY – Rep. Pablo John Garcia (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS – Rep. Ronald M. Cosalan (elected Aug.11, 2010)

• REVISION OF LAWS – Rep. Marlyn L. Primicias-Agabas (elected Aug. 17, 2010)

• RULES – Rep. Neptali M. Gonzales II (Elected July 26, 2010)

(Majority Leader)

• RURAL DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Wilfrido Mark M. Enverga (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – Rep. Julio A. Ledesma IV

SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Teodoro A. CasiƱo (elected Aug. 25, 2010)

• SOCIAL SERVICES- Rep. Arturo B. Robes (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS – Rep. Elpidio F. Barzaga (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN – Rep. Aurora E. Cerilles (elected Aug. 17, 2010)

• TOURISM – Rep. Florencio T. Miraflores (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• TRADE AND INDUSTRY – Rep. Albert Raymund S. Garcia (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• TRANSPORTATION – Rep. Roger G. Mercado (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• VETERANS AFFAIRS AND WELFARE – Rep. Herminia V. Roman (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• WAYS AND MEANS – Rep. Hermilando I. Mandanas (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• WOMEN AND GENDER EQUALITY – Rep. Ma. Angelica M. Amante-Matba (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Renato J. Unico, Jr. (elected Aug. 18, 2010)



Special House Committees

• BASES CONVERSION – Rep. Manuel S. Agyao (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• BICOL RECOVERY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Salvio B. Fortuno (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• EAST ASEAN GROWTH AREA – Rep. Ma. Rachel J. Arenas (elected Aug. 23, 2010)

• FOOD SECURITY – Rep. Agapito H. Guanlao (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

• GLOBALIZATION AND WTO – Rep. Mary Mitzi L. Cajayon (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• LAND USE – Rep. Jeffrey P Ferrer (elected aug. 25, 2010)

• MILLENIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS – Rep. Imelda R. Marcos (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

• NORTH LUZON GROWTH QUADRANGLE – Rep. Maximo B. Dalog (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

• PEACE, RECONCILIATION AND UNITY – Rep. Jesus N. Sacdalan (elected Aug. 23, 2010)

• REFORESTATION – Rep. Victor J. Yu (elected Aug. 17, 2010)

• SOUTHERN TAGALOG DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Isidro S. Rodriguez , Jr. (elected Aug. 23, 2010)

WEDNESDAY: 25 August 2010

I. Roll Call – 238 Members responded to the call

II. Approval of Journal of the Previous Session - Journal # 14 dated 24 Aug. 2010

III. Reference of Business

IV. Election of Members to Various Committees
To the Committees on Population and Family Relations, Ethics and Privileges, People’s Participation, Land Use, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development

V. Election of Members as Contingent to the Commission on Appointments and House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal

VI. Personal and Collective Privilege
Hon. Benjur L. Salimbangon of the Fourth District of Cebu spoke about the hostage crisis involving him last May 10, 2010 elections.
His speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

VII. Privilege Hour
1. Hon. Emmanuel D. Pacquiao of the Lone District of Sarangani spoke about human trafficking.
He was interpellated by Hon. Marcoleta.
Thereafter, his speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

2. Hon. Mel Sennen S. Sarmiento spoke about the irrigation of rice fields of Samar.
He was interpellated by Hon. Ong.
Thereafter, his speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

3. Hon. Roilo S. Golez of the Second District of Paranaque spoke about the aftermath of the hostage drama and the need to come up with a long term solution to prevent such incident.
His speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

VIII. Adoption of Resolutions
1. HR00283 (in consolidation with HR00287) – Congratulating Ms. Venus Raj for Winning Fourth Runner-Up in the 2010 Ms. Universe Pageant – Res. No. 11

2. HR00295 (in consolidation with HR00297) – Condolences on the Families of the Victims of the Hostage-Taking Incident in Rizal Park – Res. No. 12

IX. Adjournment of Session
The session was adjourned at 7:24 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, 31 August 2010

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

TUESDAY: 24 August 2010

I. Roll Call – 233 Members responded to the call
II. Reference of Business
III. Approval of the Journal of the Previous Session – Journal # 13 dated 23 Aug. 2010
IV. Question of Personal and Collective Privilege
1. Hon. Amado S. Bagatsing of the Fifth District of Manila spoke about the way the hostage-taking incident in Quirino Grandstand was mishandled.

He was interpellated by Hon. Valencia.

His speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

2. Hon. Jesus Crispin C. Remulla of the Seventh District of Cavite spoke about some guidelines on how media should cover hostage-taking situations.

His speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

3. Hon. Anthony Rolando T. Golez, Jr. of the Lone District of Bacolod City spoke about the tarnished dignity and trustworthiness of the PNP after the hostage-taking incident at the Quirino Grandstand.

His speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

V. Privilege Hour
1. Rep. Leopoldo N. Bataoil of the Second District of Pangasinan spoke about hostage-taking, torture of suspects and hazing.

He was interpellated by Hons. Tinga, Fua, Biazon, Golez, Diaz (A.), Fuentes, Acop, Castro and Escudero

Thereafter, his speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

VI. Adjournment of Session
The session was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, 25 August 2010

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

MONDAY: 23 August 2010

I. Roll Call – 227 Members responded to the call


II. Approval of the Journal of the Previous Session – Journal 12 dated Aug. 18, 2010

III. Reference of Business

IV. Question of Personal and Collective Privilege
Hon. Rachel Marguerite B. del Mar of the First District of Cebu City spoke on the character assassination of former SC Chief Justice Hilario Davide.

She was interpellated by Hons. Ejercito and Remulla.

Her speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

V. Privilege Hour
Hon. Edcel C. Lagman of the First District of Albay spoke about the stock distribution option for Hacienda Luisita farmers.

He was interpellated by Hons. Biazon, Mariano, Antonino, Villafuerte and Rodriguez (R.).

His speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

V. Election of Members to Various Committees
To the Committees on Appropriations, East Asian Growth Area, Peace, Reconciliation and Unity, Southern Tagalog Development

VI. Omnibus Adoption of House Resolutions
HR Nos. 49, 50, 51, 53, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 72, 74, 75, 79, 81, 83, 86, 89, 90, 94, 96, 97, 98, 99, 103, 104, 106, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 119, 120

VII. Adjournment of Session
The session was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, 24 August 2010.

Partial List of Committee Chairmanships: updated 23 Aug. 2010

Standing Committees

• ACCOUNTS – Rep. Florencio G. Noel (elected Aug. 2, 2010)

• AGRARIAN REFORM – Rep. Pryde Henry A. Teves (elected Aug. 2, 2010)

• AGRICULTURE & FOOD – Rep. Mark Llandro L. Mendoza (elected Aug. 2, 2010)

APPROPRIATIONS – Rep. Joseph Emilio A. Abaya (elected Aug. 23, 2010)

• AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES RESOURCES – Rep. Benhur L. Salimbangon (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES – Rep. Sergio A. F. Apostol (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE – Rep. Salvador H. Escudero III (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION – Rep. Andres D. Salvacion, Jr. (elected Aug. 4, 2010)

• CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS – Rep. Loreto Leo S. Ocampos (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• COOPERATIVES DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Jose R. Ping-ay (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• DANGEROUS DRUGS – Rep. Vicente F. Belmonte, Jr. (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• ECOLOGY – Rep. Dan Fernandez (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• ECONOMIC AFFAIRS – Rep. Ramon H. Durano VI (elected Aug. 4, 2010)

• ENERGY – Rep. Henedina R. Abad (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

• ETHICS AND PRIVILEGES

• FOREIGN AFFAIRS – Rep. Al Francis C. Bichara (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS – Rep. Amado S. Bagatsing (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• GOOD GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY – Rep. Jerry P. Trenas (elected Aug. 4, 2010)

• GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION – Rep. Erico Basilio a. Fabian (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION – Rep. Cesar G. Jalosjos (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

• HEALTH – Rep. Alfredo D. Maranon III (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION – Rep. Juan Edgardo M. Angara (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT - Rep. Rodolfo G. Valencia (elected aug. 10, 2010)

• HUMAN RIGHTS – Rep. Rene L. Relampagos (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – Rep. Sigfrido R. Tinga (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• INTERPARLIAMENTARY RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACY – Rep. Antonio M. Diaz (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• JUSTICE – Rep. Niel C. Tupas, Jr. (elected July 27, 2010)

• LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT – Rep. Emil L. Ong (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

• LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES – Rep. Marcelino R. Teodoro (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

• LOCAL GOVERNMENT – Rep. George P. Arnaiz (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

• MINDANAO AFFAIRS – Rep. Arnulfo F. Go (elected Aug. 17, 2010)

• MUSLIM AFFAIRS – Rep. Tupay T. Loong (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

• NATIONAL CULTURAL COMMUNITIES – Rep. Teddy Brawner Baguilat, Jr. (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

• NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY – Rep. Rodolfo G. Biazon (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• NATURAL RESOURCES - Rep. Francisco T. Matugas (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• OVERSEAS WORKERS AFFAIRS – Rep. Walden F. Bello (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

• OVERSIGHT

• PEOPLE PARTICIPATION

• POPULATION AND FAMILY RELATIONS

• POVERTY ALLEVIATION

• PUBLIC INFORMATION – Rep. Ben P. Evardone (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY – Rep. Pablo John Garcia (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS – Rep. Ronald M. Cosalan (elected Aug.11, 2010)

• REVISION OF LAWS – Rep. Marlyn L. Primicias-Agabas (elected Aug. 17, 2010)

• RULES – Rep. Neptali M. Gonzales II (Elected July 26, 2010)

(Majority Leader)

• RURAL DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Wilfrido Mark M. Enverga (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – Rep. Julio A. Ledesma IV

• SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

• SOCIAL SERVICES- Rep. Arturo B. Robes (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS – Rep. Elpidio F. Barzaga (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN – Rep. Aurora E. Cerilles (elected Aug. 17, 2010)

• TOURISM – Rep. Florencio T. Miraflores (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• TRADE AND INDUSTRY – Rep. Albert Raymund S. Garcia (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• TRANSPORTATION – Rep. Roger G. Mercado (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• VETERANS AFFAIRS AND WELFARE – Rep. Herminia V. Roman (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• WAYS AND MEANS – Rep. Hermilando I. Mandanas (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• WOMEN AND GENDER EQUALITY – Rep. Ma. Angelica M. Amante-Matba (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Renato J. Unico, Jr. (elected Aug. 18, 2010)



Special House Committees

• BASES CONVERSION – Rep. Manuel S. Agyao (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• BICOL RECOVERY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Salvio B. Fortuno (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

EAST ASIAN GROWTH AREA – Rep. Ma. Rachel J. Arenas (elected Aug. 23, 2010)

• FOOD SECURITY – Rep. Agapito H. Guanlao (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

• GLOBALIZATION AND WTO – Rep. Mary Mitzi L. Cajayon (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• LAND USE

• METRO MANILA DEVELOPMENT - Rep. Robias Reynald M. Tiangco (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• MILLENIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS – Rep. Imelda R. Marcos (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

• NORTH LUZON GROWTH QUADRANGLE – Rep. Maximo B. Dalog (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

PEACE, RECONCILIATION AND UNITY – Rep. Jesus N. Sacdalan (elected Aug. 23, 2010)

• REFORESTATION – Rep. Victor J. Yu (elected Aug. 17, 2010)

SOUTHERN TAGALOG DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Isidro S. Rodriguez , Jr. (elected Aug. 23, 2010)

Partial List of Committee Chairmanships: updated 23 Aug. 2010

Standing Committees


• ACCOUNTS – Rep. Florencio G. Noel (elected Aug. 2, 2010)

• AGRARIAN REFORM – Rep. Pryde Henry A. Teves (elected Aug. 2, 2010)

• AGRICULTURE & FOOD – Rep. Mark Llandro L. Mendoza (elected Aug. 2, 2010)

APPROPRIATIONS – Rep. Joseph Emilio A. Abaya (elected Aug. 23, 2010)

• AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES RESOURCES – Rep. Benhur L. Salimbangon (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES – Rep. Sergio A. F. Apostol (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE – Rep. Salvador H. Escudero III (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION – Rep. Andres D. Salvacion, Jr. (elected Aug. 4, 2010)

• CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS – Rep. Loreto Leo S. Ocampos (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• COOPERATIVES DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Jose R. Ping-ay (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• DANGEROUS DRUGS – Rep. Vicente F. Belmonte, Jr. (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• ECOLOGY – Rep. Dan Fernandez (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• ECONOMIC AFFAIRS – Rep. Ramon H. Durano VI (elected Aug. 4, 2010)

• ENERGY – Rep. Henedina R. Abad (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

• ETHICS AND PRIVILEGES

• FOREIGN AFFAIRS – Rep. Al Francis C. Bichara (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS – Rep. Amado S. Bagatsing (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• GOOD GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY – Rep. Jerry P. Trenas (elected Aug. 4, 2010)

• GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION – Rep. Erico Basilio a. Fabian (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION – Rep. Cesar G. Jalosjos (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

• HEALTH – Rep. Alfredo D. Maranon III (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION – Rep. Juan Edgardo M. Angara (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT - Rep. Rodolfo G. Valencia (elected aug. 10, 2010)

• HUMAN RIGHTS – Rep. Rene L. Relampagos (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – Rep. Sigfrido R. Tinga (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• INTERPARLIAMENTARY RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACY – Rep. Antonio M. Diaz (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• JUSTICE – Rep. Niel C. Tupas, Jr. (elected July 27, 2010)

• LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT – Rep. Emil L. Ong (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

• LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES – Rep. Marcelino R. Teodoro (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

• LOCAL GOVERNMENT – Rep. George P. Arnaiz (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

• MINDANAO AFFAIRS – Rep. Arnulfo F. Go (elected Aug. 17, 2010)

• MUSLIM AFFAIRS – Rep. Tupay T. Loong (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

• NATIONAL CULTURAL COMMUNITIES – Rep. Teddy Brawner Baguilat, Jr. (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

• NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY – Rep. Rodolfo G. Biazon (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• NATURAL RESOURCES - Rep. Francisco T. Matugas (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• OVERSEAS WORKERS AFFAIRS – Rep. Walden F. Bello (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

• OVERSIGHT

• PEOPLE PARTICIPATION

• POPULATION AND FAMILY RELATIONS

• POVERTY ALLEVIATION

• PUBLIC INFORMATION – Rep. Ben P. Evardone (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY – Rep. Pablo John Garcia (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS – Rep. Ronald M. Cosalan (elected Aug.11, 2010)

• REVISION OF LAWS – Rep. Marlyn L. Primicias-Agabas (elected Aug. 17, 2010)

• RULES – Rep. Neptali M. Gonzales II (Elected July 26, 2010)

(Majority Leader)

• RURAL DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Wilfrido Mark M. Enverga (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – Rep. Julio A. Ledesma IV

• SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

• SOCIAL SERVICES- Rep. Arturo B. Robes (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS – Rep. Elpidio F. Barzaga (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN – Rep. Aurora E. Cerilles (elected Aug. 17, 2010)

• TOURISM – Rep. Florencio T. Miraflores (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• TRADE AND INDUSTRY – Rep. Albert Raymund S. Garcia (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• TRANSPORTATION – Rep. Roger G. Mercado (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• VETERANS AFFAIRS AND WELFARE – Rep. Herminia V. Roman (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• WAYS AND MEANS – Rep. Hermilando I. Mandanas (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• WOMEN AND GENDER EQUALITY – Rep. Ma. Angelica M. Amante-Matba (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Renato J. Unico, Jr. (elected Aug. 18, 2010)



Special House Committees

• BASES CONVERSION – Rep. Manuel S. Agyao (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• BICOL RECOVERY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Salvio B. Fortuno (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

EAST ASIAN GROWTH AREA – Rep. Ma. Rachel J. Arenas (elected Aug. 23, 2010)

• FOOD SECURITY – Rep. Agapito H. Guanlao (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

• GLOBALIZATION AND WTO – Rep. Mary Mitzi L. Cajayon (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• LAND USE

• METRO MANILA DEVELOPMENT - Rep. Robias Reynald M. Tiangco (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• MILLENIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS – Rep. Imelda R. Marcos (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

• NORTH LUZON GROWTH QUADRANGLE – Rep. Maximo B. Dalog (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

PEACE, RECONCILIATION AND UNITY – Rep. Jesus N. Sacdalan (elected Aug. 23, 2010)

• REFORESTATION – Rep. Victor J. Yu (elected Aug. 17, 2010)

SOUTHERN TAGALOG DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Isidro S. Rodriguez , Jr. (elected Aug. 23, 2010)

Monday, August 23, 2010

Partial List of Committee Chairmanships: updated 18 Aug. 2010

Standing Committees

• ACCOUNTS – Rep. Florencio G. Noel (elected Aug. 2, 2010)

• AGRARIAN REFORM – Rep. Pryde Henry A. Teves (elected Aug. 2, 2010)

• AGRICULTURE & FOOD – Rep. Mark Llandro L. Mendoza (elected Aug. 2, 2010)

• APPROPRIATIONS

• AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES RESOURCES – Rep. Benhur L. Salimbangon (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES – Rep. Sergio A. F. Apostol (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE – Rep. Salvador H. Escudero III (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION – Rep. Andres D. Salvacion, Jr. (elected Aug. 4, 2010)

• CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS – Rep. Loreto Leo S. Ocampos (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• COOPERATIVES DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Jose R. Ping-ay (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• DANGEROUS DRUGS – Rep. Vicente F. Belmonte, Jr. (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• ECOLOGY – Rep. Dan Fernandez (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• ECONOMIC AFFAIRS – Rep. Ramon H. Durano VI (elected Aug. 4, 2010)

ENERGY – Rep. Henedina R. Abad (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

• ETHICS AND PRIVILEGES

• FOREIGN AFFAIRS – Rep. Al Francis C. Bichara (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS – Rep. Amado S. Bagatsing (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• GOOD GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY – Rep. Jerry P. Trenas (elected Aug. 4, 2010)

• GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION – Rep. Erico Basilio a. Fabian (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION – Rep. Cesar G. Jalosjos (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

• HEALTH – Rep. Alfredo D. Maranon III (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION – Rep. Juan Edgardo M. Angara (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT - Rep. Rodolfo G. Valencia (elected aug. 10, 2010)

• HUMAN RIGHTS – Rep. Rene L. Relampagos (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – Rep. Sigfrido R. Tinga (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• INTERPARLIAMENTARY RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACY – Rep. Antonio M. Diaz (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• JUSTICE – Rep. Niel C. Tupas, Jr. (elected July 27, 2010)

• LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT – Rep. Emil L. Ong (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES – Rep. Marcelino R. Teodoro (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

• LOCAL GOVERNMENT – Rep. George P. Arnaiz (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

• MINDANAO AFFAIRS – Rep. Arnulfo F. Go (elected Aug. 17, 2010)

• MUSLIM AFFAIRS – Rep. Tupay T. Loong (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

• NATIONAL CULTURAL COMMUNITIES – Rep. Teddy Brawner Baguilat, Jr. (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

• NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY – Rep. Rodolfo G. Biazon (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• NATURAL RESOURCES - Rep. Francisco T. Matugas (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

OVERSEAS WORKERS AFFAIRS – Rep. Walden F. Bello (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

• OVERSIGHT

• PEOPLE PARTICIPATION

• POPULATION AND FAMILY RELATIONS

• POVERTY ALLEVIATION

• PUBLIC INFORMATION – Rep. Ben P. Evardone (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY – Rep. Pablo John Garcia (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS – Rep. Ronald M. Cosalan (elected Aug.11, 2010)

• REVISION OF LAWS – Rep. Marlyn L. Primicias-Agabas (elected Aug. 17, 2010)

• RULES – Rep. Neptali M. Gonzales II (Elected July 26, 2010)
(Majority Leader)

• RURAL DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Wilfrido Mark M. Enverga (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – Rep. Julio A. Ledesma IV

• SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

• SOCIAL SERVICES- Rep. Arturo B. Robes (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS – Rep. Elpidio F. Barzaga (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN – Rep. Aurora E. Cerilles (elected Aug. 17, 2010)

• TOURISM – Rep. Florencio T. Miraflores (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• TRADE AND INDUSTRY – Rep. Albert Raymund S. Garcia (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• TRANSPORTATION – Rep. Roger G. Mercado (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• VETERANS AFFAIRS AND WELFARE – Rep. Herminia V. Roman (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• WAYS AND MEANS – Rep. Hermilando I. Mandanas (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• WOMEN AND GENDER EQUALITY – Rep. Ma. Angelica M. Amante-Matba (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Renato J. Unico, Jr. (elected Aug. 18, 2010)



Special House Committees

• BASES CONVERSION – Rep. Manuel S. Agyao (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• BICOL RECOVERY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Salvio B. Fortuno (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• EAST ASIAN GROWTH AREA

FOOD SECURITY – Rep. Agapito H. Guanlao (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

• GLOBALIZATION AND WTO – Rep. Mary Mitzi L. Cajayon (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• LAND USE

• METRO MANILA DEVELOPMENT - Rep. Robias Reynald M. Tiangco (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

MILLENIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS – Rep. Imelda R. Marcos (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

NORTH LUZON GROWTH QUADRANGLE – Rep. Maximo B. Dalog (elected Aug. 18, 2010)

• PEACE, RECONCILIATION AND UNITY

• REFORESTATION – Rep. Victor J. Yu (elected Aug. 17, 2010)

• SOUTHERN TAGALOG DEVELOPMENT

WEDNESDAY: 18 August 2010

I. Roll Call – 224 Members responded to the call/Approval of Journal No. 11/Reference of Business


II. Personal and Collective Privilege
Hon. Teodoro A. Casino spoke about giving access to the Plenary Hall of persons with disabilities.

III. Election of Members to Various Committees
To the Committees on Energy, Government Reorganization, Legislative Franchises, Overseas Workers Affairs, Science and Technology, Youth and Sports Development, Food Security, Millenium Development Goals and North Luzon Growth Quadrangle

IV. Reconsideration and Adoption of House Resolution
HR00239 (in consolidation with HR00235 and HR00220) – Condolence on the Death of Hon. Oscar Francisco, Former Member of the House of Representatives

V. Adjournment of Session
Session was adjourned at 6:09 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday, 23 August 2010

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

PARTIAL LIST OF COMMITTEE CHAIRMANSHIPS: updated 17 August 2010

Standing Committees • ACCOUNTS – Rep. Florencio G. Noel (elected Aug. 2, 2010)
• AGRARIAN REFORM – Rep. Pryde Henry A. Teves (elected Aug. 2, 2010)

• AGRICULTURE & FOOD – Rep. Mark Llandro L. Mendoza (elected Aug. 2, 2010)

• APPROPRIATIONS

• AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES RESOURCES – Rep. Benhur L. Salimbangon (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES – Rep. Sergio A. F. Apostol (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE – Rep. Salvador H. Escudero III (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION – Rep. Andres D. Salvacion, Jr. (elected Aug. 4, 2010)

• CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS – Rep. Loreto Leo S. Ocampos (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• COOPERATIVES DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Jose R. Ping-ay (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• DANGEROUS DRUGS – Rep. Vicente F. Belmonte, Jr. (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• ECOLOGY – Rep. Dan Fernandez (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• ECONOMIC AFFAIRS – Rep. Ramon H. Durano VI (elected Aug. 4, 2010)

• ENERGY

• ETHICS AND PRIVILEGES

• FOREIGN AFFAIRS – Rep. Al Francis C. Bichara (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS – Rep. Amado S. Bagatsing (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• GOOD GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY – Rep. Jerry P. Trenas (elected Aug. 4, 2010)

• GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION – Rep. Erico Basilio a. Fabian (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION

• HEALTH – Rep. Alfredo D. Maranon III (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION – Rep. Juan Edgardo M. Angara (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT - Rep. Rodolfo G. Valencia (elected aug. 10, 2010)

• HUMAN RIGHTS – Rep. Rene L. Relampagos (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – Rep. Sigfrido R. Tinga (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• INTERPARLIAMENTARY RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACY – Rep. Antonio M. Diaz (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• JUSTICE – Rep. Niel C. Tupas, Jr. (elected July 27, 2010)

• LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT – Rep. Emil L. Ong (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

• LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES

• LOCAL GOVERNMENT – Rep. George P. Arnaiz (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

• MINDANAO AFFAIRS – Rep. Arnulfo F. Go (elected Aug. 17, 2010)

• MUSLIM AFFAIRS – Rep. Tupay T. Loong (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

• NATIONAL CULTURAL COMMUNITIES – Rep. Teddy Brawner Baguilat, Jr. (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

• NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY – Rep. Rodolfo G. Biazon (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• NATURAL RESOURCES - Rep. Francisco T. Matugas (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• OVERSEAS WORKERS AFFAIRS

• OVERSIGHT

• PEOPLE PARTICIPATION

• POPULATION AND FAMILY RELATIONS

• POVERTY ALLEVIATION - Rep. Rodante D. Marcoleta (elected Aug. 17, 2010)

• PUBLIC INFORMATION – Rep. Ben P. Evardone (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY – Rep. Pablo John Garcia (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS – Rep. Ronald M. Cosalan (elected Aug.11, 2010)

• REVISION OF LAWS – Rep. Marlyn L. Primicias-Agabas (elected Aug. 17, 2010)

• RULES – Rep. Neptali M. Gonzales II (Elected July 26, 2010)

(Majority Leader)

• RURAL DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Wilfrido Mark M. Enverga (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

• SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

• SOCIAL SERVICES- Rep. Arturo B. Robes (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS – Rep. Elpidio F. Barzaga (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN – Rep. Aurora E. Cerilles (elected Aug. 17, 2010)

• TOURISM – Rep. Florencio T. Miraflores (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• TRADE AND INDUSTRY – Rep. Albert Raymund S. Garcia (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• TRANSPORTATION – Rep. Roger G. Mercado (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• VETERANS AFFAIRS AND WELFARE – Rep. Herminia V. Roman (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• WAYS AND MEANS – Rep. Hermilando I. Mandanas (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• WOMEN AND GENDER EQUALITY – Rep. Ma. Angelica M. Amante-Matba (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT



Special House Committees

• BASES CONVERSION – Rep. Manuel S. Agyao (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• BICOL RECOVERY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Salvio B. Fortuno (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• EAST ASIAN GROWTH AREA

• FOOD SECURITY

• GLOBALIZATION AND WTO – Rep. Mary Mitzi L. Cajayon (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• LAND USE

• METRO MANILA DEVELOPMENT - Rep. Robias Reynald M. Tiangco (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• MILLENIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS

• NORTH LUZON GROWTH QUADRANGLE

• PEACE, RECONCILIATION AND UNITY

• REFORESTATION – Rep. Victor J. Yu (elected Aug. 17, 2010)

• SOUTHERN TAGALOG DEVELOPMENT

TUESDAY: 17 August 2010

I. Roll Call – 229 Members responded to the Call/Approval of Journal No. 9/Reference of Business

II. Privilege Hour:
1. Hon. Alfredo A. Garbin, Jr. of AKO BICOL Party-list spoke about the petitions filed against eleven (11) party-list groups.

His speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

2. Hon. Ben P. Evardone of the Lone District of Eastern Samar spoke about the financial loans incurred by PSALM (Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation).

His speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

3. Hon. Erineo S. Maliksi of the Third District of Cavite spoke about “Linggo ng Wika.”

His speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

4. Hon. Roberto R. Puno of the First District of Antipolo talked about the hazards of cigarette smoking.

His speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

5. Hon. Antonio T. Kho of the Second District of Masbate urged the Department of Public Works and Highways to immediately implement the Lateral Nautical Highways that will connect certain areas to Masbate.

His speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

6. Hon. Ma. Jocelyn V. Bernos of the Lone District of Abra spoke about some private army being kept by a certain politician in Abra.

Her speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

7. Hon Al Francis DC Bichara of the Second District of Albay spoke about the mismanagement of Albay Electric Cooperative (ALECO).

He was interpellated by Hons. Garbin and Escudero.

Thereafter, his speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

III. Election of Members to Various Committees:
To the committees on Ways and Means, Poverty Alleviation, Mindanao Affairs, Revision of Laws, Reforestation, Welfare of Children

IV. Omnibus Adoption of House Resolutions:
Resolutions on Investigations/Inquiries: HR Nos. 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40,42, 43, 44, 47 and 48.

V. Adopted Resolution:
HR 239 in consolidation with HR 235 – Condolence on the Death of Hon. Oscar D. Francisco, Former Member of the House of Representatives During the 14th Congress. – Res. 10

VI. Adjournment of Session:
Session adjourned at 6:47 p.m. till 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, 18 August 2010

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

MONDAY: 16 August 2010

I. Roll Call – 228 Members responded to the call/Approval of Journal No. 9/Reference of Business

II. Business for the Day :
HCR0003 – Legislative Calendar for the First Regular Session of the 15th Congress – ADOPTED

III. Personal and Collective Privilege:
1.) Hon. Nur-Ana I. Sahidulla of the Second District of Sulu spoke on the statement made by Sulu police officer that the bombing incident in Zamboanga Airport was politically motivated.

IV. Privilege Hour:
1.) Rep. Joseph Victor G. Ejercito of the Lone District of San Juan spoke about the alleged corruption under the Arroyo administration.

His speech was  referred to the appropriate committee.

2.) Rep. Dante Antonio L. Tinio of Act Teachers Party-list spoke about the irregularities/discrepancies in the GSIS benefits of teachers and employees.

His speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

 3.) Rep. Eulogio "Amang" R. Magsaysay  of AVE Party-list spopke about GSIS’ inefficiency of service.

He was  interpellated by Hon. Magsaysay (M.).

Thereafter, his speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

 4.) Hon. Jerry P. TreƱas of the Lone District of Iloilo City spoke about the overturned ruling of the Supreme Court on the unconstitutionality of the conversion of 16 municipalities into cities.

He was  interpellated by Hons. Apostol and Cari.

Thereafter, his speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

V. Adjournment of Session:
Session adjourned at 6:38 p.m till 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, 17 August 2010

Thursday, August 12, 2010

PARTIAL LIST OF COMMITTEE CHAIRMANSHIPS: updated Aug. 11, 2010

Standing Committees

• ACCOUNTS – Rep. Florencio G. Noel (elected Aug. 2, 2010)

• AGRARIAN REFORM – Rep. Pryde Henry A. Teves (elected Aug. 2, 2010)

• AGRICULTURE & FOOD – Rep. Mark Llandro L. Mendoza (elected Aug. 2, 2010)

• APPROPRIATIONS

• AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES RESOURCES – Rep. Benhur L. Salimbangon (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES – Rep. Sergio A. F. Apostol (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE – Rep. Salvador H. Escudero III (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION – Rep. Andres D. Salvacion, Jr. (elected Aug. 4, 2010)

• CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS – Rep. Loreto Leo S. Ocampos (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• COOPERATIVES DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Jose R. Ping-ay (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• DANGEROUS DRUGS – Rep. Vicente F. Belmonte, Jr. (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• ECOLOGY – Rep. Dan Fernandez (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• ECONOMIC AFFAIRS – Rep. Ramon H. Durano VI (elected Aug. 4, 2010)

• ENERGY

• ETHICS AND PRIVILEGES

• FOREIGN AFFAIRS – Rep. Al Francis C. Bichara (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS – Rep. Amado S. Bagatsing (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• GOOD GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY – Rep. Jerry P. Trenas (elected Aug. 4, 2010)

• GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION – Rep. Erico Basilio a. Fabian (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION

• HEALTH – Rep. Alfredo D. Maranon III (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION – Rep. Juan Edgardo M. Angara (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT - Rep. Rodolfo G. Valencia (elected aug. 10, 2010)
HUMAN RIGHTS – Rep. Rene L. Relampagos (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – Rep. Sigfrido R. Tinga (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• INTERPARLIAMENTARY RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACY - Rep. Antonio M. Diaz (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• JUSTICE – Rep. Niel C. Tupas, Jr. (elected July 27, 2010)

• LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT – Rep. Emil L. Ong (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

• LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES

• LOCAL GOVERNMENT – Rep. George P. Arnaiz (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

• MINDANAO AFFAIRS

• MUSLIM AFFAIRS – Rep. Tupay T. Loong (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

• NATIONAL CULTURAL COMMUNITIES – Rep. Teddy Brawner Baguilat, Jr. (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

• NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY - Rep. Rodolfo G. Biazon (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• NATURAL RESOURCES - Rep. Francisco T. Matugas (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• OVERSEAS WORKERS AFFAIRS

• OVERSIGHT

• PEOPLE PARTICIPATION

• POPULATION AND FAMILY RELATIONS

• POVERTY ALLEVIATION

PUBLIC INFORMATION – Rep. Ben P. Evardone (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY – Rep. Pablo John Garcia (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS – Rep. Ronald M. Cosalan (elected Aug.11, 2010)

• REVISION OF LAWS

• RULES – Rep. Neptali M. Gonzales II (Elected July 26, 2010)

(Majority Leader)

• RURAL DEVELOPMENT - Rep. Wilfrido Mark M. Enverga (elected Aug. 10, 2010)
• SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

• SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

• SOCIAL SERVICES- Rep. Arturo B. Robes (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS – Rep. Elpidio F. Barzaga (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN

• TOURISM – Rep. Florencio T. Miraflores (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

TRADE AND INDUSTRY – Rep. Albert Raymund S. Garcia (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• TRANSPORTATION – Rep. Roger G. Mercado (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

VETERANS AFFAIRS AND WELFARE – Rep. Herminia V. Roman (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

WAYS AND MEANS – Rep. Hermilando I. Mandanas (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• WOMEN AND GENDER EQUALITY – Rep. Ma. Angelica M. Amante-Matba (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT



Special House Committees

BASES CONVERSION – Rep. Manuel S. Agyao (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

BICOL RECOVERY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Salvio B. Fortuno (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• EAST ASIAN GROWTH AREA

• FOOD SECURITY

GLOBALIZATION AND WTO – Rep. Mary Mitzi L. Cajayon (elected Aug. 11, 2010)

• LAND USE

• METRO MANILA DEVELOPMENT - Rep. Robias Reynald M. Tiangco (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• MILLENIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS

• NORTH LUZON GROWTH QUADRANGLE

• PEACE, RECONCILIATION AND UNITY

• REFORESTATION

• SOUTHERN TAGALOG DEVELOPMENT

TUESDAY: 10 August 2010

I.Roll Call – 219 Members responded to the call/Approval of Journal No. 7/Reference of Business

II.Privilege Hour:

1.) Hon. Arlene J. Bag-ao of the Akbayan Party-list spoke on certain issues on the passage of the Carp Extension with Reforms (CARPER) Law.

She was interpellated by Hons.. Arroyo (I.)and Lagman.

Thereafter, her speech was referred to the appropriate ctte.

2.) Hon. Sigfrido R. Tinga of the Second District of Taguig City spoke about the network readiness of the Philippines.

He was interpellated by Hons. Paez, Golez, Rodriguez (R.), Dimaporo (F.), Herrera-Dy and Palmones.

His speech was referred to the appropriate ctte.

3.) Hon. Neri J. Colmenares of the Bayan Muna Party-list spoke about the national consciousness on human rights.

His speech was referred to the appropriate ctte.

III. Election of Members to Various Committees:
To the Cttees. On Justice, Rural Development, Natural Resources, Housing and Urban Development, Metro Manila Development, Inter-Parliamentary Relations and Diplomacy and National Defense and Security

IV. Adopted Resolutions:
1. HR00080 – Congratulating UST Singers for Winning the World-Pavarotti Trophy – Res. # 7
2. HR00088 – Commending the Junior League Baseball Team for Being the 2007 Asia-Pacific Regional Junior Champions – Res. # 8
3. HR00117 - Condolence on the Demise of Mrs. Pacita Manglapus, Wife of the Late Stateman, Raul S. Manglapus – Res. # 9

V. Adjournment of Session
Session adjourned at 7:36 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, 11 August 2010

WEDNESDAY: 11 August 2010

I. Roll Call – 209 Members responded to the call/Reference of Business/Approval of Journal No. 8

II. Privilege Hour:
1. Hon. Pedro P. Romualdo of the Lone District of Camiguin spoke about the mauling incident in Camiguin involving two fake media men and Gov. JJ. Romualdo and his bodyguards during May 2010 elections.

His speech was referred to the appropriate committee

 2. Hon. Agapito H. Guanlao talked about NFA’s importation of rice and the impact it has made to the farmers.

He was interpellated by Hons. Fua, Ping-ay, Golez and Bello.

Thereafter, his speech was  referred to the appropriate committee.

 3. Hon. Abigail Faye Ferriol talked about the national language. She urged her fellow legislators to cultivate Filipino languages to be the languages of academic and scholarly discourse and to create the Committee on Languages and Cultural Preservation that will study all concerns regarding national and regional languages of the Philippines.

Her speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

IV. Election of Members to Various Committees
To the committees on Trade and Industry, Veterans Affairs, Public Works and Highways, Games and Amusements, Higher and Technical Education, Human Rights, Public Information, Ways and Means, Bases Conversion, Bicol Recovery and Economic Dev’t. and Globalization and WTO

V.Adjournment of Session
Session was adjourned at 7:27 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., 16 August 2010

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Partial List of Committee Chairmanships (15th Congress) - updated

Standing Committees

• ACCOUNTS – Rep. Florencio G. Noel (elected Aug. 2, 2010)

• AGRARIAN REFORM – Rep. Pryde Henry A. Teves (elected Aug. 2, 2010)

• AGRICULTURE & FOOD – Rep. Mark Llandro L. Mendoza (elected Aug. 2, 2010)

• APPROPRIATIONS

• AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES RESOURCES – Rep. Benhur L. Salimbangon (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES – Rep. Sergio A. F. Apostol (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE – Rep. Salvador H. Escudero III (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION – Rep. Andres D. Salvacion, Jr. (elected Aug. 4, 2010)

• CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS – Rep. Loreto Leo S. Ocampos (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• COOPERATIVES DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Jose R. Ping-ay (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• DANGEROUS DRUGS – Rep. Vicente F. Belmonte, Jr. (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• ECOLOGY – Rep. Dan Fernandez (elected Aug. 03, 2010)

• ECONOMIC AFFAIRS – Rep. Ramon H. Durano VI (elected Aug. 4, 2010)

• ENERGY

• ETHICS AND PRIVILEGES

• FOREIGN AFFAIRS – Rep. Al Francis C. Bichara (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS

• GOOD GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY – Rep. Jerry P. Trenas (elected Aug. 4, 2010)

• GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION – Rep. Erico Basilio a. Fabian (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION

• HEALTH – Rep. Alfredo D. Maranon III (elected Aug. 3, 2010)

• HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT - Rodolfo G. Valencia (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• HUMAN RIGHTS

• INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – Rep. Sigfrido R. Tinga (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

INTERPARLIAMENTARY RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACY - Rep. Antonio M. Diaz (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• JUSTICE – Rep. Niel C. Tupas, Jr. (elected July 27, 2010)

• LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT – Rep. Emil L. Ong (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

• LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES

• LOCAL GOVERNMENT – Rep. George P. Arnaiz (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

• MINDANAO AFFAIRS

• MUSLIM AFFAIRS – Rep. Tupay T. Loong (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

• NATIONAL CULTURAL COMMUNITIES – Rep. Teddy Brawner Baguilat, Jr. (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY - Rep. Rodolfo G. Biazon (elected Aug. 09, 2010)

NATURAL RESOURCES - Rep. Francisco T. Matugas (elected Aug. 10, 2010)
• OVERSEAS WORKERS AFFAIRS

• OVERSIGHT

• PEOPLE PARTICIPATION

• POPULATION AND FAMILY RELATIONS

• POVERTY ALLEVIATION

• PUBLIC INFORMATION

• PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY – Rep. Pablo John Garcia (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS

• REVISION OF LAWS

• RULES – Rep. Neptali M. Gonzales II (Elected July 26, 2010)

(Majority Leader)

RURAL DEVELOPMENT - Rep. Wilfrido Mark M. Enverga (elected Aug. 10, 2010)

• SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

• SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

• SOCIAL SERVICES- Rep. Robes (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS – Rep. Elpidio F. Barzaga (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN

• TOURISM – Rep. Florencio T. Miraflores (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• TRADE AND INDUSTRY

• TRANSPORTATION – Rep. Roger G. Mercado (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• VETERANS AFFAIRS AND WELFARE

• WAYS AND MEANS

• WOMEN AND GENDER EQUALITY – Rep. Ma. Angelica M. Amante-Matba (elected Aug. 9, 2010)

• YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT



Special House Committees

• BASES CONVERSION

• BICOL RECOVERY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

• EAST ASIAN GROWTH AREA

• FOOD SECURITY

• GLOBALIZATION AND WTO

• LAND USE

METRO MANILA DEVELOPMENT - Rep. Tobias Reynald M. Tiangco
• MILLENIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS

• NORTH LUZON GROWTH QUADRANGLE

• PEACE, RECONCILIATION AND UNITY

• REFORESTATION

• SOUTHERN TAGALOG DEVELOPMENT

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Partial List of Committee Chairmanships (15th Congress)

Standing Committees
• ACCOUNTS – Rep. Florencio G. Noel (elected Aug. 2, 2010)
• AGRARIAN REFORM – Rep. Pryde Henry A. Teves (elected Aug. 2, 2010)
• AGRICULTURE & FOOD – Rep. Mark Llandro L. Mendoza (elected Aug. 2, 2010)
• APPROPRIATIONS
• AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES RESOURCES – Rep. Benhur L. Salimbangon (elected Aug. 3, 2010)
• BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES – Rep. Sergio A. F. Apostol (elected Aug. 3, 2010)
• BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE – Rep. Salvador H. Escudero III (elected Aug. 3, 2010)
• CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION – Rep. Andres D. Salvacion, Jr. (elected Aug. 4, 2010)
• CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS – Rep. Loreto Leo S. Ocampos (elected Aug. 03, 2010)
• COOPERATIVES DEVELOPMENT – Rep. Jose R. Ping-ay (elected Aug. 03, 2010)
• DANGEROUS DRUGS – Rep. Vicente F. Belmonte, Jr. (elected Aug. 03, 2010)
• ECOLOGY – Rep. Dan Fernandez (elected Aug. 03, 2010)
• ECONOMIC AFFAIRS – Rep. Ramon H. Durano VI (elected Aug. 4, 2010)
• ENERGY
• ETHICS AND PRIVILEGES
• FOREIGN AFFAIRS – Rep. Al Francis C. Bichara (elected Aug. 9, 2010)
• GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS
• GOOD GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY – Rep. Jerry P. Trenas (elected Aug. 4, 2010)
• GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION – Rep. Erico Basilio a. Fabian (elected Aug. 3, 2010)
• GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION
• HEALTH – Rep. Alfredo D. Maranon III (elected Aug. 3, 2010)
• HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
• HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
• HUMAN RIGHTS
• INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – Rep. Sigfrido R. Tinga (elected Aug. 9, 2010)
• INTERPARLIAMENTARY RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACY
• JUSTICE – Rep. Niel C. Tupas, Jr. (elected July 27, 2010)
• LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT – Rep. Emil L. Ong (elected Aug. 09, 2010)
• LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES
• LOCAL GOVERNMENT – Rep. George P. Arnaiz (elected Aug. 09, 2010)
• MINDANAO AFFAIRS
• MUSLIM AFFAIRS – Rep. Tupay T. Loong (elected Aug. 09, 2010)
• NATIONAL CULTURAL COMMUNITIES – Rep. Teddy Brawner Baguilat, Jr. (elected Aug. 09, 2010)
• NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY
• NATURAL RESOURCES
• OVERSEAS WORKERS AFFAIRS
• OVERSIGHT
• PEOPLE PARTICIPATION
• POPULATION AND FAMILY RELATIONS
• POVERTY ALLEVIATION
• PUBLIC INFORMATION
• PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY – Rep. Pablo John Garcia (elected Aug. 9, 2010)
• PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
• REVISION OF LAWS
• RULES – Rep. Neptali M. Gonzales II (Elected July 26, 2010)
(Majority Leader)
• RURAL DEVELOPMENT
• SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
• SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
• SOCIAL SERVICES- Rep. Robes (elected Aug. 9, 2010)
• SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS – Rep. Elpidio F. Barzaga (elected Aug. 9, 2010)
• THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN
• TOURISM – Rep. Florencio T. Miraflores (elected Aug. 9, 2010)
• TRADE AND INDUSTRY
• TRANSPORTATION – Rep. Roger G. Mercado (elected Aug. 9, 2010)
• VETERANS AFFAIRS AND WELFARE
• WAYS AND MEANS
• WOMEN AND GENDER EQUALITY – Rep. Ma. Angelica M. Amante-Matba (elected Aug. 9, 2010)
• YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

Special House Committees
• BASES CONVERSION
• BICOL RECOVERY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
• EAST ASIAN GROWTH AREA
• FOOD SECURITY
• GLOBALIZATION AND WTO
• LAND USE
• METRO MANILA DEVELOPMENT
• MILLENIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS
• NORTH LUZON GROWTH QUADRANGLE
• PEACE, RECONCILIATION AND UNITY
• REFORESTATION
• SOUTHERN TAGALOG DEVELOPMENT

MONDAY: 09 August 2010

I.Roll Call – 223 Members responded to the call/Approval of Journal Nos. 5 and 6 dated August 3 and 4, 2010/Reference of Business

II. Personal and Collective Privilege
1.Hon. Diosdado Macapagal Arroyo of the Second District of Camarines Sur spoke about the lack of proper decorum of House Members during the parliamentary debates and privilege speeches.

His speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

2.Hon. Tupay Loong of the First District of Sulu spoke about the bombing incident in Zamboanga International Airport

He was interpellated by Hon. Fabian.

Thereafter, his speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

3.Hon. Maria Isabelle Climaco of the First District of Zamboanga City also spoke about the bombing in the Zamboanga City International Airport.

Her speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

III. Privilege Hour
1.Hon. Godofredo V. Arquiza of the Senior Citizens Party-list spoke about the rights, benefits and privileges of senior citizens.

His speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

2.Hon. Rodolfo G. Valencia of the First District of Oriental Mindoro spoke about the Comprehensive Land Use Plan which is in response to one of President Aquino's seven point priority legislative agenda.

He was interpellated by Hons. Bagatsing, Castello, Biazon and Gonzales (A.)

Thereafter, his speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

3. Hon. Raymond DC Mendoza of TUCP Party-list talked about the present labor disputes in Philippine Airlines (PAL).

His speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

4. Hon. Rafael V. Mariano of Anakpawis Party-list spoke about the compromise agreement between hacienda Luisita, Inc and its farm workers.

He was interpellated by Hon. Casino.

Thereafter, his speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

IV. Election of Members to Various Committees
To the Committees on Public Order and Safety, Social Services, Suffrage and Electoral Reforms; Tourism, Women and Gender Equality, Trasnportation, Foreign Affairs, Information and Communications Technology, Labor and Employment, Local Government, Muslim Affairs and National Cultural Communities

V. Adjournment of Session
The session was adjourned at 8:07 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, 10 August 2010.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

WEDNESDAY: 04 August 2010

I. Roll Call - 224 Members responded to the call/Reference of Business

II. Privilege Hour
Hon. Tupay Tupay Loong of the First District of Sulu spoke about the of growth of the Philippine democracy through realization of peace and development in the whole country, especially in Mindanao.

He was interpellated by Hons. Jaafar and  Balindong.

Thereafter, the speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

III. Election of Members to Various Commitees:
To the Committees on Civil Service and Professional Regulations, Economic Affairs, Good Government and Public Accountability and Health

IV. Question of Privilege
1. Hon Luzviminda C. Ilagan of the Gabriela Party-list spoke on the issue of a woman political prisoner who has just given birth and  is now confronted with the dilemma of leaving her newborn baby in the care of other people or bringing it with her to the detention cell.

Thereafter, the speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

2. Hon Maximo B.Rodriguez, Jr of Abante Mindanao Party-list spoke about the tremedous increase of electricity rates in Mindanao.

He was interpellated by Hons. Benaldo and Casino.

His speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

3. Hon. Raymond V. Palatino of Kabataan Party-list spoke about the act to strike off the records some "unparliamentary" remarks of Members to fellow Members.

His speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

V. Adoption of Resolution
HR00138 - Condolence on the Death of Ms. Raquel Christine Gumabao, Daughter of Hon.Cristina S. Go, Representative of the Second District of Isabela - Adopted as Resolution No. 6

VI. Adjournment of Session
The session was adjourned at 7:34 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday, 09 August 2010

TUESDAY: 03 August 2010

I. Roll Call - 228 Members responded to the call/Approval of the Journal of the Previous Sesion/Reference of Business

II. Question of Privilege
Hon. Elmer E. Panotes of the Second District of Camarines Norte expressed his stand against the creation of the Truth Commission.

His speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

III. Privilege Hour
Hon. Teddy A. Casino of the Bayan Muna Party-list spoke on the role of the Party-list Representatives.

He was interpellated by Hons. Suarez, Antonio and Marcoleta.

Thereafter, the speech was referred to the Committee on Rules.

IV. Adoption of the Rules of Impeachment of the 14th Congress

V. Election of Members to Various Committees
The Committees on Aquaculture and Fisheries, Banks and Fiancial Intermediaries, Basic Education, Constitutional Amendments, Cooperative Development, Dangerous Drugs, Ecology and Government Enterprises and Privatization

VI. Adjournment of Session
The session was adjourned at 7:51 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.. Wednesday, 04 August 2010

MONDAY: 02 August 2010

I. Roll Call - 229 Members responded to the call/Reference of Business/Approval of Journal 3

II. Oath-taking of Members:
1. Hon. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo - 2nd District of Pampanga
2. Hon. Juan Miguel Macapagal Arroyo - Ang Galing Pinoy Party-list
3. Hon. Acmad M. Tomawis - Ang Laban ng Indiginong Filipino (ALIF) Party-list
3. Hon. Daryl Grace J. Abayon - Aangat Tayo Party-list
4. Hon. Mariano Michael DM. Velarde, Jr. - Buhay Hayaang Yumabong Party-list
5. Hon. Irwin C. Tieng - Buhay Hayaang Yumabong Party-list

III. Question of Privilege
1. Hon. Antonio M. Diaz of the Second District of Zambales expressed his gratitude to the United States government for the $69 million allocation to augment the Veterans Equity Fund.

His speech was referred to the Committee on Rules.

IV. Privilege Hour
1. Hon. Walden F. Bello of the AKBAYAN Party-list focused on the corruption and subversion of the country's democratic institutions by the previous administration. He also urged the present Administration to undertake proactive development programs to put an end to the unending crisis in the local economy.

He was interpellated by Hon. Fua.

V. Election of Members to Various Committees
The Committees on Accounts, Agriculture and Food, Agrarian Reform and  Rules

VI. Adjournment of Session
The Session was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. until 4:00 pm, Tuesday, 03 August 2010

WEDNESDAY: 28 July 2010

I. Roll Call - 220 Members responded to the call/Approval of Journal No. 2/Reference of Business

II. Oath-taking of the Representatives of Ako Bicol Party-list (ABP)
1. Hon. Christopher S. Co
2. Hon. Rodel M. Batocabe
3. Hon. Alfredo A. Garbin, Jr.

III. Privilege Hour
1. Hon. Fatima Aliah Q. Dimaporo of the Second District of Lanao del Norte talked about the power crisis in Mindanao and the need for the government to actively search for alternative sources of energy.

She was interpellated by Hons. Bag-ao, Ungab, Banal, Tinio and Benaldo.

Thereafter, the speech was referred to the Committee on Energy.

2. Hon. Imelda Q. Dimaporo of the First District of Lanao del Norte spoke on the violent attacks and deaths brought about by the clashed of the Philippine Army and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).

Thereafter, the speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

3. Hon. Sergio A.F. Apostol of the Second District of Leyte expressed concern that all geothermal fields and plants in the Visayas had been sold to one group that forms one of the new oligopoly in the power industry.

He was interpellated by Hons. Magsaysay (Milagros), Fua, Fuentebella and Evardone.

Thereafter, the speech was referred to the Committee on Energy.

IV. Adjournment of Session
The session was adjourned at 7:08 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday, 02 August 2010

TUESDAY: 27 July 2010

I. Roll Call - 223 Members responded to the call/Approval of Journal No. 1/Reference of Business
II. Privilege Hour:
1. Hon. Edcel C. Lagman spoke on the frustrated expectations of the Minority in the House on the State of the Nation Address delivered by President Benigno C. Aquino III

He was interpellated by Reps. Golez, Marcoleta and Gunigundo

Thereafter, the speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

2. Hon. Manny D. Pacquiao spoke on his legislative agenda especially in the province of Sarangani

Thereafter, the speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

III. Adoption of Resolutions:

1. HR00005 in consolidation with HR00055 and HR00062 - Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) 96th Anniversary - Adopted as Res. No. 3 (all Members present were made coauthors)

2. HR00100 - Condolence on the Death of Former Senator Magnolia Welborn-Antonino - Adopted as Res. No. 4 (all Members present were made coauthors)

3. HR00101 - Condolence on the Death of Hon. Florencio L. Vargas, Representing the 2nd District of the Province of Cagayan - Adopted as Res. No. 5 (all Members present were made coauthors)

IV. Adjournment of Session
The session was adjourned at 7:07 p.m. until 4 p.m., Wednesday, 28 July 2010

MONDAY: 26 July 2010

I. Roll Call - 260 members responded to the call

II. Designation of Rep. Neptali M. Gonzales II as Acting Floor Leader

III. Nominations for the Position of the Speaker of the House
      - Rep. Feliciano R. Belmonte - Fourth District, Quezon City - nominated by Rep. Abaya, seconded by Rep. Herrera-Dy, Rep. Fuentebella, Rep. Andaya, Rep. Remulla and Rep. Crisologo

      - Rep. Edcel C. Lagman - First District, Albay - nominated by Rep. Albano, seconded by Rep. Suarez and Rep. Syjuco

IV. Election and Oath-Taking of Rep. Feliciano R. Belmonte as Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 15th  Congress
              Result of voting - 227 Members for Rep. Belmonte and 29 Members for Rep. Lagman

V. Adoption of the Rules of the House: The Body adopted the Rules of the 14th Congress as the provisional rules of the House to govern its proceedings until the adoption of the Rules of the House of the 15th Congress

VI. Election and Oath-Taking of Deputy Speakers:
      - Rep. Raul A. Daza
      - Rep. Lorenzo R. Tanada III
      - Rep. Pablo P. Garcia
      - Rep. Arnulfo P. Fuentebella
      - Rep. Crispin C. Remulla
      - Rep. Isabelle G. Climaco

VII. Election and Oath-Taking of Atty. Marilyn B. Yap as the Secretary General of the House of Representatives

VIII. Adoption of Resolutions:
        1. HR00070 - Informing the Senate of House Organization - Adopted as Res. No. 1
        2. HR00071 - Informing the President of House Organization - Adopted as Res. No. 2
        3. HCR0002 - Joint Session to Hear the Message of the President - CR00001
        4. SCR0001 - Joint Committee to Notify the President that Congress is Ready to Hear His State of the Nation Address - CR00002

IX. Adjournment of Session
      The session was adjourned at 12:49 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 27, 2010