Thursday, August 12, 2010

04 August 2010 WEDNESDAY - 6

I. Roll Call - 224 Members responded to the call / Reference of Business

II. Privilege Hour
Hon. Tupay Tupay Loong of the First District of Sulu spoke about the of growth of the Philippine democracy through realization of peace and development in the whole country, especially in Mindanao. He was interpellated by Hons. Jaafar and Balindong. Thereafter, the speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

III. Election of Members to Various Commitees:
To the Committees on Civil Service and Professional Regulations, Economic Affairs, Good Government and Public Accountability and Health

IV. Question of Privilege
1. Hon Luzviminda C. Ilagan of the Gabriela Party-list spoke on the issue of a woman political prisoner who has just given birth and is now confronted with the dilemma of leaving her newborn baby in the care of other people or bringing it with her to the detention cell. Thereafter, the speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

2. Hon Maximo B.Rodriguez, Jr of Abante Mindanao Party-list spoke about the tremedous increase of electricity rates in Mindanao. He was interpellated by Hons. Benaldo and Casino. His speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

3. Hon. Raymond V. Palatino of Kabataan Party-list spoke about the act to strike off the records some "unparliamentary" remarks of Members to fellow Members. His speech was referred to the appropriate committee.

V. Adoption of Resolution
HR00138 - Condolence on the Death of Ms. Raquel Christine Gumabao, Daughter of Hon.Cristina S. Go, Representative of the Second District of Isabela - Adopted as Resolution No. 6

VI. Adjournment of Session
The session was adjourned at 7:34 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday, 09 August 2010