Speaker Romualdez expresses optimism about the House's performance as the 19th Congress nears its end, citing the near-complete fulfillment of LEDAC priority measures and a commitment to passing the remaining bills.
Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Saturday expressed his optimism regarding the House of Representatives’ performance as the 19th Congress approaches its conclusion. We are well on track to achieving our legislative goals under President Marcos ’ administration. These laws and measures are concrete testaments to our unwavering commitment to the welfare and progress of our nation,” Romualdez said.
He highlighted its near-complete fulfillment of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) priority measures and its commitment to delivering responsive legislation under President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. The Speaker cited the passage of 27 out of 28 LEDAC priority measures and 61 out of 64 priority measures under the Common Legislative Agenda (CLA) for the 19th Congress, including SONA priorities and additional Congress priority measures. “We worked tirelessly to ensure the passage of laws that directly impact the lives of Filipinos as instructed by President Marcos,” Romualdez said. “Our goal remains to finish strong by passing the remaining measures to achieve 100 percent approval of all LEDAC priority bills,” he added
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