Partylist reps win bid to get 20 percent of committee, House appointments 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Ben RosarioThe Partytlist Coalition Foundation emerged victorious in its bid for equal treatment in the House of Representatives. Reps. Sharon Garin (AAMBIS-OWA) and Alfredo Garbin (Ako Bicol Partylist) were assured of slots in the powerful Commission on Appointments. Assigning at least 20 percent of the total officer allocation to partylist congressmen is a first in the Lower House since the partylist system was first introduced in the Lower House. We are pleased this has become a reality as far as assigning us to committee chairmanship is concerned,” said Romero.

Source: Manila Bulletin July 22, 2019 13:41 UTC