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Re: Constitutionality of MIF

Although I am against the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) for not being seasonable as major negative economic indicators currently pummel the economy, congressional wisdom and expediency are not justiciable issues before the Supreme Court.

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LEGAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS PERSPECTIVES ON DIVORCE IN THE PHILIPPINES

(Speech delivered by Rep. Edcel C. Lagman during the National Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights [SRHR] Updates at Novotel, Cubao, Quezon City on 30 May 2023) I am happy to...
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EXPLANATION OF AFFIRMATIVE VOTE ON HOUSE BILL NO. 8203

(An Act Modernizing the Bureau of Immigration By Defining Its Powers and Functions, Further Professionalizing Its Organization, Upgrading the Compensation and Benefits of its Officials and...
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LAGMAN SEES PARALLEL BETWEEN FR. CABADING AND CARLOS CELDRAN

Fr. Winston Cabading, who upheld the Vatican nullification of the 1948 “Marian Apparition” in Lipa, Batangas, must not suffer the miserable fate of Carlos Celdran who was prosecuted and convicted,...
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Press statement on supposed plot to oust Speaker Romualdez and GMA's demotion

I am certain Speaker Martin Romualdez has the incriminatory details and evidence regarding the plot to oust him. However, Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo denied the accusation and said that her...
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Committee approval of the "Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Act"

The House Committee on Youth and Sports Development resolved to reverse the alarming incidence of adolescent pregnancy in the country when it approved today the substitute bill on the “Adolescent...
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Re GMA demotion and VP Sara's resignation from Lakas

The positioning and contest for the 2028 presidential elections have begun even before the 2025 mid-term elections.
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Re: Proposed Merger of Landbank and DBP

Only the Congress can grant legislative charters to operationalize Government Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCS), amend their charters, or abolish or merge GOCCs.
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Re: Comment on President Marcos Jr’s interview with Reuters

While it is understandable that President Marcos Jr. would downplay the atrocities and pillage during the Marcos Sr. era, it is a grossly mistaken notion that his presidential victory cleansed or...
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CONTINUING EXCELLENCE OF THE TABACO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

(Message of Rep. Edcel C. Lagman on the Pre-Opening Program on 27 March 2023 for the 78 th Founding Anniversary of TNHS) I am truly elated that the pre-opening program of the 78 th Founding...
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RE: Business Groups' opposition to Con-Con

The opposition of six big business groups led by the Makati Business Club to charter change echoes the position of independent-minded members of the House of Representatives against a Constitutional...
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Tabaco City’s Presidencia: A Grand Cultural Heritage

(Message of Rep. Edcel C. Lagman on the unveiling of the Historical Marker at the Tabaco City Hall installed by the National Historical Commission on the Philippines on 24 March 2023) Presidencia is...
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Substitute Divorce Bill approved by House Committee on Population and Family Relations

Spouses, especially wives, will soon have the option of getting out of an irremediably broken marriage and get a new lease on life with the approval by the House Committee on Population and Family...
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CON-CON ACT APPROVAL PREMATURE AND FUTILE

(Explanation of Negative Vote on HB No. 7352 By Rep. Edcel C. Lagman) I vote “No” to HB No. 7352 or “The Constitutional Convention Act” for the following overriding reasons:
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Re NTF-ELCAC and the HRD Protection bill

The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) is hallucinating of an increased communist-terrorist menace to be fueled by the approval of the proposed “Human Rights...
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EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE VOTE ON RBH NO. 6

By: Rep. Edcel C. Lagman Mr. Speaker, I vote “No” to Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 calling for a Constitutional Convention to amend or revise the 1987 Constitution for the following reasons:
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TWG chaired by Rep. Lagman approves substitute bill on divorce

A technical working group (TWG) chaired by Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman approved on March 2, 2023 the consolidated substitute bill reinstituting absolute divorce in the Philippines.
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Press Statement Re Deliberations on RBH No. 6

The deliberations on Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 6 calling for a Constitutional Convention presently conducted by the House of Representatives singly without meeting in joint session with...
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HRD protection bill approved by the House Committee on Human Rights

Human rights defenders (HRDs) will be assured of government protection with the approval by the House Committee on Human Rights of a substitute bill adopting House Bill No. 77 authored by Rep....
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RE: BBM's offer of reconciliation on the 37th anniversary of EDSA

On the 37 th anniversary of the EDSA people power revolution, we welcome the offer of reconciliation by President Marcos Jr but there must first be an admission of the inordinate atrocities and...
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RE: Sen. de Lima's 6th year of odious incarceration

On the 6 th year of Sen. Leila de Lima’s odious incarceration, I salute her supreme sacrifice, indomitable courage, and steadfast advocacy for the victims of injustice and oppression, and also for...
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Sponsorship Statement: Divorce Public Hearing (HB78)

Good morning Honorable Chairman Ian Paul Dy and distinguished Members of the Committee as well as esteemed resource persons. At the outset, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to Chairman...
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RE: Resolution of Both Houses No. 6

The convening of a Constitutional Convention (Con-Con) pursuant to Resolution of Both Houses No. 6, which was approved by the House Committee on Constitutional Amendments on 20 February 2023, is...
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RE: Cha-Cha caravan in House

There must be an overwhelming furtive reason why the Cha-Cha caravan is rolling fast in the House of Representatives despite President Marcos’ avowal that Charter Change is not in his priority agenda.
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There are two major acts of international consequence...

There are two major acts of international consequence which the Marcos Jr. administration can undertake to greatly enhance the entry of foreign investments in the country without amending the...
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