MANILA, Philippines — The 20th Congress convened on Monday morning, hours before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was set to deliver his fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona).
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July 28 , 2025 – 02:11 PM
Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero and Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez took their oaths on Monday as the leaders of the 20th Congress.
July 28 , 2025 – 01:03 PM
The House pened the first regular session of the 20th Congress with the expected reelection of Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez as Speaker
July 28 , 2025 – 12:30 PM
Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez is still the speaker of the House of Representatives.
July 28 , 2025 – 12:03 PM
After his failed attempt to return as Senate president, Sen. Vicente “Tito” Sotto III will now lead the new minority group in the Senate.
July 28 , 2025 – 11:54 AM
Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte left the House less than an hour after the 20th Congress opened its first regular session.
July 28 , 2025 – 10:41 AM
With the support of the majority of his peers, Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero has retained his post as Senate president.
July 28 , 2025 – 10:02 AM
The 20th Congress opened its first regular session on Monday morning ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona).
July 28 , 2025 – 09:43 AM
Sen. Risa Hontiveros said she is joining the new minority bloc in the Senate, abandoning her earlier plan to form an independent bloc.
July 10 , 2025 – 05:17 PM
The House of Representatives of the 20th Congress will be even better with the entry of neophyte lawmakers, Martin Romualdez said.
July 10 , 2025 – 12:04 AM
Sen. Erwin Tulfo has filed his second set of priority measures—most of which are aimed at supporting vulnerable sectors, streamlining gov’t.
July 9 , 2025 – 12:56 PM
The House of Representatives’ quad committee will “definitely” be back in the 20th Congress, as it has not wrapped up its work.
July 6 , 2025 – 05:32 AM
The upcoming 20th Congress will likely focus on food security and livelihood, following the lead of President Marcos.
July 5 , 2025 – 04:24 PM
Sen. Mark Villar has filed his top 10 priority bills for the 20th Congress, vowing to continue his multi-sectoral legislative advocacy.
July 5 , 2025 – 01:11 PM
The 20th Congress will focus on food security and livelihood, according to House spokesperson Princess Abante.
July 1 , 2025 – 12:15 AM
The 20th Congress started on Monday and some senators have already begun filing their priority bills before the Bills and Index Section.
June 26 , 2025 – 08:27 PM
Adiong: We have already secured 280 plus signatures supporting Speaker Martin Romualdez to be our Speaker in the 20th Congress.”
June 19 , 2025 – 04:50 PM
Velasco: Seminar for the first set of lawmakers will be from June 23 to 25, while the second batch will have their orientation July 7 to 9.
June 18 , 2025 – 05:47 PM
New members of the Makabayan bloc in the 20th Congress are expected to pursue an inquiry into the economic and environmental impact of dredging over the Cagayan River.
June 13 , 2025 – 01:11 PM
EcoWaste Coalition called on the 20th Congress to prioritize legislation banning hazardous chemicals in school supplies.
June 11 , 2025 – 10:00 AM
Amendments to the Universal Health Care Act have been deferred to the 20th Congress.
June 2 , 2025 – 06:11 PM
The debate over whether the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte can cross over to the next Congress has reached the Senate floor even as the chamber has yet to convene as an impeachment court.
June 2 , 2025 – 04:42 PM
More bills aimed at improving the country’s infrastructure will be filed during the 20th Congress, Rep. Romeo Momo said.
May 25 , 2025 – 05:32 AM
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman called on the incoming 20th Congress to finally approve the freedom of information (FOI) bill.
May 21 , 2025 – 04:01 PM
Sen. Risa Hontiveros is hoping the 20th Congress will pass controversial bills such as the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, or Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) and the Anti-Teenage Pregnancy.
October 8 , 2024 – 03:54 PM
The hearings of the House quad panel can reach the 20th Congress due to the magnitude of the issues being discussed, a lawmaker said on Tuesday.
