House finishes nearly half of priority bills
House finishes nearly half of priority bills

The Challenges of House Finishes Nearly Half of Priority Bills
As the House of Representatives approaches adjournment, significant progres[7D[K
progress has been made in addressing priority measures. Nearly half of the [K
administration's legislative agenda is nearing completion.
Prioritizing Legislative Agenda
In a plenary session on Tuesday, the House approved five priority bills on [K
second reading, leaving only one more round of voting before these measures[8D[K
measures can become laws. The approved bills include
HB 9257 Strengthening the Bases Conversion and Development Authority
HB 9297 Proposed Right to Information Law
HB 9461 Child Online Safety and Protection Act
HB 9465 Act Prohibiting Deliberate Dissemination of False Information
HB 9466 Converting National Feeding Program into a National Nutrition Pr[2D[K
Program
These priority bills are part of the Legislative-Executive Development Advi[4D[K
Advisory Council (LEDAC) agenda, which aims to address pressing issues affe[4D[K
affecting the country.
Speaker's Commitment
In a statement, Speaker Faustino Dy III emphasized the House's commitment t[1D[K
to maximizing its remaining session days. While we near the adjournment of[2D[K
of session, the House's commitment to maximize the time left to push forwar[6D[K
forward proposed laws that are important to the lives of our countrymen is [K
clear, he said.
The speaker's words reflect the benevolent nature of the legislative body, [K
which is dedicated to creating a better future for Filipinos through effect[6D[K
effective legislation.
Progress Made
In addition to the approved priority bills, the House has already passed 20[2D[K
20 LEDAC measures on third and final reading. These include
National Center for Geriatric Health law
Amendments to Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program Law
Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations Act
Extension of estate tax amnesty period
Department of Water Resources law
The House has also passed the resetting of the first regular elections in t[1D[K
the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, a significant step tow[3D[K
towards promoting peace and development in the region.
Overcoming Challenges
Despite the progress made, the House still faces challenges in completing i[1D[K
its legislative agenda. However, with its commitment to being productive an[2D[K
and maximizing remaining session days, it is poised to overcome these chall[5D[K
challenges and create a positive impact on Filipino lives.
As the House approaches adjournment, it is clear that its benevolent effort[6D[K
efforts will continue to shape the country's future for the better.
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