Lawmakers in the Philippines have formally received notice for the House of Representatives Committee on Justice's hearing on impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte.

There is nothing in the files concerning her, but the House of Representatives decided she should testify anyway.

MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno has clarified that the National Unity Party (NUP), which he heads, will vote accordingly in the impeachment of Vice President

A significant number of parties in the Dutch House of Representatives have sent a letter to social platform X, reiterating their request for the company to attend a meeting on March 4th after an initial refusal.

A new bill “To require a report on Russian and Chinese intelligence assets in Georgia, and for other purposes” has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on February 24, sponsored by Rep. Joe Wilson and co-sponsored by Rep. Steve Cohen. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. No further …

The Oregon House of Representatives has passed a controversial gun bill that modifies Measure 114, sparking debate and opposition.

Festus Keyamo, Nigeria's Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, presented a proposed budget of ₦184.4 billion for his ministry to the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Aviation.

As journalists settled in to their gallery workplaces above the rostrum in the House of Representatives chamber, there was some chat, and maybe a few bets, as to how long Donald Trump would go in his

The Anti-Corruption Commission of the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina has decided to initiate a public hearing regarding alleged affairs within the Indirect Taxation Authority (UIO BiH), with directors and prosecutors expected to testify.

During a House of Representatives plenary session, Prime Minister Takaichi addressed questions regarding the Liberal Democratic Party's pledge to eliminate consumption tax on food for two years, suggesting a cross-party 'National Council' to decide on the implementation period.

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte will be given a chance to respond to the impeachment complaints against her, but it will be her prerogative whether to appear at the House of Representatives, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said on Tuesday. The House committee on justice chaired by Luistro is set to deliberate on the

The UK House of Representatives has approved the release of classified documents that are reportedly tied to Prince Andrew, potentially related to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

The House of Representatives has summoned contractors handling renewable energy projects under the Rural Electrification Agency (REA)’s Energising Education Programme (EEP) Phases I–III, as part of an ongoing probe into the implementation of green energy initiatives across federal institutions. The post Reps summon REA contractors over energising education projects appeared first on Vanguard News.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi explained on X (formerly Twitter) that she distributed catalog gifts to all LDP House of Representatives members after the last general election, stating it was a token of appreciation and for political activities.

The House of Representatives will vote on a bill requiring locator systems for aircraft, a measure that could prevent mid-air collisions.

MANILA, Philippines — Different bills pushing for the proposed abolition of the travel tax have been approved by the House of Representatives’ committee on tourism and were been forwarded to the ways and means panel for the crafting of alternative taxation mechanisms. During Monday’s hearing of the committee headed by Romblon Rep. Eleandro Jesus Madrona, a still

MANILA, Philippines — Seeing political rivals President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo working and setting politics aside is a breath of fresh air, House of Representatives Depu

Mona Keijzer, a member of the Dutch House of Representatives and until Monday the party’s vice premier, is leaving the BBB and will continue as an independent legislator.

Opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives have filed resolutions advocating for the Philippines to rejoin the International Criminal Court.

MANILA, Philippines — Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima confirmed that the four impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte will be sent to the House of Representatives’ committee on justice when the chamber resumes its session on Monday. De Lima, in an ambush interview after members of the House committee on rules met for

The House of Representatives referred the four impeachment complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte to the Committee on Justice on Monday, February 23.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is the most formidable political party in Abia State ahead of the 2027 general elections, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Ben Kalu, has said. The post Abia 2027: APC declared most formidable party — Deputy Speaker Kalu appeared first on Vanguard News.

A piece from Cyprus reflects on the vulnerability of democracy, drawing on past experiences in the House of Representatives and warning that democracy itself could be the first casualty.

Japan's Innovation Party has proposed a plan to reduce the number of House of Representatives members by 10% solely from proportional representation, sparking debate and opposition from other parties.

Following the recent House of Representatives election, Japan's ruling coalition has secured 25 out of 27 key committee posts, including the budget and constitutional review committee chairs previously held by opposition members.

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party is reportedly considering appointing Furukawa, the current election strategy committee chairman, as the new chairman of the House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee, aiming to accelerate constitutional reform discussions after their recent election victory.

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party held a training session for over 60 newly elected House of Representatives members, where Secretary-General Suzuki urged them to remember humility and be careful with their statements and actions, given the public's scrutiny after their significant increase in seats.

Following a two-day debate in the House of Representatives, the ministers of the new Jetten cabinet have officially begun their work, holding their first Friday ministerial meeting.

The Dutch minority cabinet-Jetten is ready to begin work after a two-day debate with the House of Representatives, but the discussions highlighted significant challenges ahead for the new team.

In the absence of “new evidence,” the second biggest political party in the House of Representatives will not vote in favor of the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Nigeria's National Revenue Service (NRS) is targeting N40.7 trillion in taxes, petroleum royalties, and other mineral revenues for 2026, as the House of Representatives scrutinizes the 2026 revenue projections.

The National Unity Party, which holds the second-largest bloc in the House of Representatives, said it will "most likely" vote against impeaching Duterte "unless new evidence emerges."

NRC Executive Chairman, Zach Adedeji, told a House of Representatives committee that the Service exceeded its 2025 target, driven largely by non-oil taxes, even as the lawmakers raised concerns over capital budget performance. The post Budget Defence: NRS sets ₦40.7trn revenue target for 2026, surpasses 2025 projection appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Benjamin Kalu, asserted that no individual, including President Bola Tinubu, holds sole ownership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) party.

Branislav Borenović, President of the Anti-Corruption Commission of the BiH House of Representatives, sharply criticized the blocking of the Growth Plan, calling it 'extreme insolence and mockery of citizens'.

The new Dutch cabinet intends to modify the wealth tax law (box 3) scheduled for 2028, a move that comes after the House of Representatives had already approved the legislation.

The new Jetten cabinet in the Netherlands is scheduled to hold a debate with the House of Representatives.

The US House of Representatives narrowly failed to pass the ROTOR Act, an aviation safety bill drafted in response to a deadly midair collision in January 2025 that safety equipment from the bill could have prevented.

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III suggested that the House of Representatives’ public consultations on the anti-political dynasty bill could serve as a template for hearing support or opposition for other legislative measures.

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly failed to pass a new aviation safety bill.

A session of the House of Representatives of the Parliament of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is scheduled for March 11th, with the possibility of an emergency session on the Southern Interconnection project if the FBiH Government adopts amendments.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi explained in the House of Representatives that she deleted her website's policy column because she lacked time to update it since taking office.

The Japanese House of Representatives Budget Committee is expected to begin deliberations on the new fiscal year budget on February 26, following an agreement between the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the centrist reform coalition.

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has said African countries cannot achieve economic sovereignty without a robust domestic revenue base, urging nations to reduce dependence on foreign aid and politically conditional support. The post Economic sovereignty impossible without strong domestic revenue — Kalu appeared first on Vanguard News.

MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega V has advice for Vice President Sara Duterte, now that she has announced her intention to seek the presidency. “Don’t run away if you want to run.” “Maybe, as I said, she’s in a different light, you put her in a category where she is

Honourable Aminu Sani Jaji, a member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Kaura-Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency, has rejected the results of the recently concluded APC Wards and Local Government congresses in Zamfara State, citing widespread irregularities. The post Zamfara lawmaker rejects APC Ward, LG congress results appeared first on Vanguard News.

MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega V has countered Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco’s claims that he was merely directed to endorse impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, saying that he made this decision out of his own volition. Ortega, in an ambush interview on Monday at the Batasang Pambansa complex said

Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR) has been urged to oversee the country's peace mission in Gaza.

The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has endorsed the Armed Forces’ new Operation Savannah Shield, urging Nigerians to support the military in tackling terrorism and banditry in the North-Central region.

Cyprus's political landscape is undergoing significant upheaval, setting the stage for a fierce battle over seats in the new House of Representatives and intense internal party contests.

A former candidate for the Democratic Party for the House of Representatives, who lost in the Tokyo 7th district, has been arrested for allegedly paying cash to university students as election campaign rewards. Investigators suspect the students were told by the campaign not to disclose information about the payments.

The recent general election in Japan resulted in a historic landslide victory for the Liberal Democratic Party. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called the snap election in a bid to strengthen her majority in the House of Representatives, the powerful lower house of the Diet. The landslide gave the LDP 316 out of 465 seats, giving the LDP a two-thirds supermajority in its own right for the first time in history. This allows the party to override an upper-house veto of a bill. The Japan Innovation P

Tension has erupted in the Nigerian House of Representatives as members oppose a motion seeking to rescind the passage of the Electoral Act bill, leading to a heated debate.

The head of one of the administration parties in the House of Representatives clarified an earlier statement, indicating that its members would 'most likely not vote in favor' of new impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte due to lack of merit.

Denis Zvizdić, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has called for urgent intervention regarding the critical situation at the public broadcaster BHRT.

Hillary Clinton is expected to appear before a US House of Representatives committee to testify regarding Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, though she has stated she does not recall meeting or speaking with Epstein.

The House of Representatives of the Parliament of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is set to review a draft law on electronic money, aiming to reduce dependence on banks and expand financial possibilities.

After all factions in the House of Representatives gave their opinion yesterday on the coalition agreement and the government statement of the new cabinet, Prime Minister Jetten will speak today.

MANILA, Philippines — The anti-political dynasty bill filed by House of Representatives Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III and Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander Marcos would likely be the working draft of the committee’s version, Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said on Wednesday. Adiong in a press briefing at the Batasang Pambansa complex said that Dy

Branislav Borenović, a PDP representative in the PSBiH House of Representatives, criticized the scandalous disappearance of millions in EU funds and delays in VAT refunds for youth, calling it shameful.

A bill has been filed in the House of Representatives seeking to declare the Edsa People Power Revolution anniversary a regular nonworking holiday nationwide.

Dragan Mioković, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Parliament of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, reacted to reports of his potential dismissal, stating that it is a 'political chessboard'.

A Nigerian House of Representatives committee is threatening to order the arrest of the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) for failing to appear before them.

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly rejected a bipartisan aviation safety bill, spurred by a deadly midair collision, after the Pentagon abruptly withdrew its support.

MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte have been formally initiated on Monday as the House of Representatives’ committee on rules sent the four complaints to the committee on justice. The complaints were officially included in the Order of Business of Monday’s plenary session, as its presiding officer, Deputy Speaker Ferjenel

The House of Representatives of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is scheduled to hold a session on March 11, where the dismissal of its chairman, Dragan Mioković, is expected to be discussed with support from DF and likely SDA.

The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on legislation that would mandate locator systems, a measure aimed at preventing future midair collisions like the one that occurred in Washington.

The Our Party club in the House of Representatives of the Parliament of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina requested a discussion on a declaration condemning fascist, Nazi, and antisemitic symbols, slogans, and messages, prompted by a Thompson concert.

Former House of Representatives member Ichiro Ozawa stated that it was 'natural' for some members of the Constitutional Democratic Party to vote for Mizuoka in the prime minister nomination election.

Democrats are reportedly raising more funds than Republicans for critical U.S. House of Representatives races, indicating a strong financial position for the party.

The House of Representatives has formally initiated the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, after the four verified complaints against her were forwarded yesterday to the committee on justice for proper deliberation.

MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte have been formally initiated as the House of Representatives’ committee on rules on Monday sent the four raps to the committee on justice. During the plenary session on Monday, the four impeachment complaints were officially included in the Order of Business.  Thereafter, Deputy Speaker Ferjenel

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her government have become the focus of a coordinated, long-term online smear campaign orchestrated by thousands of social media accounts, according to new research. A study by Tokyo-based Japan Nexus Intelligence, which analyses digital public discourse, found that some 3,000 accounts had been actively posting malicious content about Takaichi since late January. The activity surged roughly a week before campaigning for the House of Representatives...

A member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Kaura-Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency, Aminu Sani Jaji, has distributed over 52,000 bags of assorted grains as Ramadan palliatives to supporters, orphans, and vulnerable persons across Zamfara State. The post Ramadan Welfare: Lawmaker Jaji distributes 52,000 bags of grains appeared first on Vanguard News.

The four impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte are expected to be referred to the House of Representatives’ committee on justice anytime this week, following their transmittal to the office of Speaker Faustino Dy III.

Speaker Faustino Dy III has pledged that the House of Representatives will pass a fair, just, and implementable anti-political dynasty law from the 24 bills filed in the chamber.

A former National Democratic Party candidate, who lost in the recent House of Representatives election, was arrested for allegedly paying cash to university students as campaign compensation, with funds reportedly transferred from the campaign to an acquaintance's company account.

How Relaxed COVID-Era Rules Fueled Minnesota's Biggest Scam Authored by Kristin Robbins via RealClearPolitics, In my testimony before the Senate last week as chair of the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and Oversight Committee, I outlined the genesis of Minnesota’s massive fraud scandal, how it expanded under relaxed COVID-era rules, and what steps the federal government can take to help stop the theft of federal tax dollars throughout the country.   Minnesota’s fraud crisis didn’t happen overnight; it took years. But it exploded when COVID hit, right when oversight was thrown out the window. How did Minnesota get so bad? In March 2020, Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar authored a bill called the MEALS Act, which eventually became part of a larger COVID relief package. That law allowed states to waive the normal eligibility requirements for the National School Lunch Program. It eliminated income requirements and site inspections and expanded distribution methods. This opened the door for Feeding Our Future, which became the largest COVID fraud scandal in state and national history, stealing at least $250 million from taxpayers. To date, there have been 78 indictments and 61 convictions, with more cases headed to trial this spring. This was organized, deliberate theft, enabled by weak controls, refusal to take multiple reports of fraud from whistleblowers and the legislative auditor seriously, and a government culture that refused to treat fraud like a crime. The Feeding Our Future case revealed something even more disturbing: As many as half of the defendants were also receiving state money through other Medicaid-funded programs. But even after that became public back in 2023, Tim Walz and his agencies did nothing to stop those defendants from receiving additional state dollars. Billions of federal COVID dollars didn’t start the staggering fraud in Minnesota, but that did supercharge a system that had already been compromised. The original fraud scandal was tied to the Child Care Assistance Program, a federal program meant to help low-income families with children. There had been allegations of fraud reported with CCAP since 2011. By 2014 and 2015, there were raids, charges, and convictions of child care providers for billing non-existent or absent children, often exceeding $1 million in fraud in a single case. Then in March and April of 2019, just months into the Walz administration, the legislative auditor published two major reports outlining CCAP fraud. Those reports detailed fraudulent providers and alleged movement of millions of dollars in cash out of Minnesota to Somalia, including allegations that some of that money was funding terrorism. Whistleblowers have told us that shortly after those reports were released, the Department of Human Services shut down the criminal investigation unit for child care fraud. Rather than pursuing fraud as a crime, the Walz administration began renaming fraud as “overpayment.” Cases were routed to an internal “overpayment committee” to decide whether reimbursement should even be pursued. Staff were no longer allowed to speak with their counterparts at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension without supervisor approval. Our committee has now uncovered fraud in multiple Medicaid programs, including autism centers, sober homes, non-emergency medical transportation, integrated community supports, and housing stabilization services. In December, we held a hearing on credible allegations of fraud in two additional areas: adult day services and assisted living facilities. We have now seen allegations of fraud in 14 Medicaid programs. It is staggering. The former first U.S. attorney who led these prosecutions estimated fraud at $9 billion, and that doesn’t include fraud in SNAP or child care programs. Minnesotans expect their tax dollars to go toward roads, schools, health care, and public safety, not to fund criminals purchasing resorts in Kenya and luxury homes and cars. Even more alarming are the allegations that Minnesota taxpayer dollars have made their way into the hands of terrorist organizations like Al-Shabaab, directly or indirectly. The money is literally flown out in suitcases from the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport. In 2017, estimates suggested $100 million in cash left annually. According to TSA, outbound cash was $342 million in 2024 and $350 million in 2025. That is astonishing. And it is wildly disproportionate compared to other airports. Minneapolis’ outbound cash is 99% higher than Dallas, Atlanta, LAX, and JFK, and 90% higher than Seattle. So where do we go from here?  Minnesotans are right to be outraged, and I hope other states learn from Minnesota’s failures. We need a culture that treats fraud as a crime, not as “overpayment.” We need to standardize and enforce basic internal controls. Both federal and state government need to require documentation, not attestation, to verify eligibility. We need more audits and stronger oversight. We need the federal government to enforce existing laws requiring states to pay back funds within one year when fraud or “overpayment” is found. We need more resources at the U.S. Attorney’s Office and CMS to investigate these cases. And we need stronger federal authority to track and investigate large sums of cash leaving our country. We need leaders willing to stand up to this injustice and protect the most vulnerable. Citizens in Minnesota and throughout the country deserve better. The time for accountability and justice is now. Kristin Robbins has served in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2019 and is chair of the Minnesota Fraud Committee. Tyler Durden Wed, 02/18/2026 - 09:40

Chudo Reform Alliance leader Ogawa met with Rengo Chairman Yoshino to apologize for the party's significant defeat in the recent House of Representatives election and expressed a desire for close cooperation under the new leadership.