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