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