TUESDAY: 15 November 2010

I. Roll Call – 178 Members responded to the call

II. Reference of Business

III. Oath-Taking of New Members

1. Hon. Mohammad Hussein Pangandaman – 1^st District, Lanao del Sur

2. Hon. Ma. Victoria Sy-Alvarado – 1^st District, Bulacan

IV. Adopted Resolutions

1. HR00607 – Commending Hon. Emmanuel D. Pacquiao for Winning the WBC Super Welterweight Title – Res. # 44

   * HR Nos. 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 617, 618, 619, 620, 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 628 and 629 were consolidated with HR No. 607

2. HR00625 – Conferring the Congressional Medal of Distinction to Rep. Manny Pacquiao for Becoming the First Professional Boxer in History to Capture Eight World Titles – Res. # 45

V. Personal and Collective Privilege

1. Hon. Roger G. Mercado of the Lone District of Southern Leyte spoke about pollution in Metro Manila.

His speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

2. Hon. Rene Relampagos of the First District of Bohol spoke about the flight of GSIS pensioners.

His speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

3. Hon. Arlene J. Bag-ao of Akbayan Partylist spoke about the Supreme Court’s decision to absolve Justice del Castillo in plagiarism case.

Her speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

4. Hon. Walden F. Bello of Akbayan Partylist spoke about the deportation of Filipinos from South Korea.

His speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

5. Hon. Susan A. Yap of the Second District of Tarlac spoke about violence against women.

Her speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

6. Hon. Pedro B. Acharon of the First District of South Cotabato spoke about the fishing industry.

His speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

7. Hon. Arthur C. Yap of the Third District of Bohol commended and congratulated Hon. Manny Pacquiao.

His speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

VI. Approval of the Journal of the Previous Session – Journal # 33 dated 10 Nov. 2010

VII. Adjournment of Session

The session was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 17, 2010.