Quezon City representative Arjo Atayde praises government employees at flag-raising event

At the flag-raising ceremony of the House of Representatives hosted by the Legislative Information Resources Management Department, Quezon City 1st District Representative Juan Carlos "Arjo" C. Atayde commended the unwavering dedication and commitment of government workers. The ceremony became a platform for Rep. Atayde to express his appreciation for the workforce of the House of …

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‘Establish more libraries as ‘dams’ versus ‘tidal wave’ of disinformation and fake news’ – Atayde

A freshman lawmaker on Thursday appealed to the private sector to help the government establish libraries in public schools in order to serve as a means to counter the proliferation of disinformation and fake news on the internet. Speaking at the launch of Bagong Pag-Asa Elementary School’s library, Quezon City First District Rep. Juan Carlos …

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National disaster map law to save lives, says Quezon City representative Arjo Atayde

A freshman lawmaker thanked his fellow members in the House Committee on Climate Change for the approval of  House Bill No. 7278 or the National Hazard Mapping Act, and on Thursday said that the measure would prevent the loss of lives and property as a result of natural calamities. Quezon City 1st District Rep. Juan …

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Actor-politician Arjo Atayde thanks colleagues for the passage of Eddie Garcia Bill

QUEZON City District 1 (QCD1) Rep. Arjo Atayde thanked Congress for approving the third and final reading of a bill that establishes a safer working environment for workers of the movie and television industry. “Nagpapasalamat ako sa aking mga kasama sa Kamara sa pagpasa ng Eddie Garcia bill. Bilang kasapi ng movie and TV industry, …

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Traditional Banawe Chinese New Year celebration back with a bang

AFTER a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional Banawe Chinese New Year celebration will make its much-awaited return on Sunday (January 22) to welcome the Year of the Water Rabbit.The Quezon City Government thru QC Tourism Department (QCTD) head Tetta Tirona will lead the celebration, which will be held at the corner …

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Controversial businessman-politician Chavit Singson friends again with former President Erap Estrada; No holds barred on Korina Interviews

“Wala akong inuurungan na tanong,” says Chavit Singson to Korina Interviews host and producer Korina Sanchez-Roxas.  Singson’s celebrated career as a politician and businessman started since he was a child from the north. Kilalang “Manong Chavit” sa maraming kaibigan. Pero iniilagan din daw ng mga kalaban. “Ewan ko bakit ako kinakatakutan. Puro paninira lang yan. …

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QCD1 Rep. Arjo Atayde, lauded for his top performance as Congressman in NCR by RPMD Boses Ng Bayan survey

QUEZON City District 1 (QCD1) Representative Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde is named as one of the top 10 members of the House Of Representatives whose excellent performance is lauded based on the recent survey rendered by RP-Mission and Development Foundation Inc. (RPMD). The freshman solon won by a landslide as QCD1’s Congressional race last May …

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QCD1 Rep. Arjo Atayde backs institution of safeguards to prevent corruption in Maharlika Investment Fund

QUEZON City District 1 (QCD1) Representative Juan Carlos“Arjo” Atayde, a freshman legislator, on Thursday said he would support moves to include additional safeguards in the management of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) to prevent corruption and to ensure that the fund will truly benefit the country. According to the solon, "the amendments already adopted by …

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Atayde: ‘designate Flooding Czar and fast-track anti-flooding projects to prevent paralyzing floods’

WITH paralyzing floods becoming more frequent in Metro Manila because of increasingly common super typhoons and heavy rains, Quezon City District 1 (QCD1) Rep. Juan Carlos "Arjo" Atayde on Tuesday urged the government to prioritize flood control measures and to designate a "Flooding Czar" to focus on the management and completion of flood control projects. In …

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Rep. Arjo Atayde seeks government officials, employees exclusion from Bank Secrecy law

IN a bid to help address graft and corruption, Quezon City District 1 (QCD1) Representative Arjo Atayde has filed a measure seeking to exclude government officials and employees from the coverage of Republic Act 1405 or the bank secrecy law.House Bill No. 4060 aims to amend Section 2 of RA 1405, which guarantees that all …

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