By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senate President Chiz Escudero announced Sunday (15 Sept 2024) that nine out of the 12 key bills are now ready for President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s signature.
Three of the priority measures are still under deliberation at the bicameral conference committee, while one awaits approval by the House of Representatives.
Escudero noted that in just 30 session days, since his election as Senate President on May 20, 2024, the Senate was able to act on 12 key measures.
“These priority measures will improve the country’s investment climate, strengthen our territorial and maritime claims, and boost the competitiveness of Filipinos,” he said.
“Despite work stoppages due to weather disturbances and national holidays, we ensured the timely disposal of the matters before us with the support of all Senate members,” Escudero added.
“We acted with urgency on the President’s priority measures, which were part of the common legislative agenda of both chambers of Congress. This is about the quality of laws, not just the quantity. These are high-impact laws that Malacañang and Congress agreed to prioritize,” the Senate President concluded.
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