By Liza Soriano
MANILA — At least 20 priority bills listed under the Common Legislative Agenda of the Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council (CLA-LEDAC) would be passed before the Second Regular Session of the 19th Congress ends.
“We are right on track when it comes to the approval of priority measures of the President both in the LEDAC and in his SONA. We are confident that the Senate can pass 20 of these measures before the 2nd Regular Session ends, and the rest of our commitment before this year ends,” Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said
“Rest assured, all of the measures that passed Senate scrutiny have been carefully considered and thoroughly deliberated upon so that the resulting law is as near-perfect as humanly possible,” the Senate chief added.
Zubiri disclosed that one measure is already for the signature of President Bongbong Marcos Jr. – the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) Act.
The bicameral report on two measures has already been ratified and is now in the process of enrollment.
Zubiri said that they are confident that they can finish the deliberations of these bills in their final stages before they adjourn the session on May 24.
(el Amigo/MNM)
