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Hse 'united' for 2nd regular session of 19th Congress- Romualdez
By Nidz Godino
"I am assured that we will rise to occasion, bolstered by our shared vision of united and inclusive House of Representatives, and our steadfast commitment to Filipino people," House Speaker Martin Romualdez in speech embellished with familiar calls for political unity and collaboration, opened second session of 19th Congress vowing to swiftly pass Marcos administration's remaining priority measures.
Hours before President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. delivers his second State of the Nation Address, Romualdez would pass Marcos' 20 priority bills before end of the year. Romualdez said in statement House will still ensure "exhaustive discussions" on measures.
House is currently ruled by one of largest supermajority blocs in chamber's history and its leader Romualdez, president's cousin, was considered shoo-in for highly coveted post in 2022.
Lower chamber also did not announce any changes to its officers or to chairpersonships of its committees.
Romualdez's speech, which earned short standing ovation from plenary, mentioned value of "united" House several times.
Speaker said chamber should sustain its achievements during first regular session and continue to "honor unity and collaboration" underpinned it.
"Despite diverse views, our collective commitment to common good prevailed, culminating in beneficial resolutions for our nation," Romualdez said.
Minutes before House opened its second regular session early Monday, Romualdez was joined by Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in ribbon cutting ceremony for unveiling of House's new digital gallery.
Macapagal-Arroyo and Romualdez were key figures implicated in political drama tested political ties of UniTeam allies and shook House in May.
To recall, ruling parties rushed to pledge loyalty to Romualdez after Macapagal-Arroyo denied plotting to oust him from top House post. Former president had just lost her senior deputy speaker position , demotion that she described as part and parcel of Philippine politics.
Statements released by Macapagal-Arroyo since then have repeatedly emphasized her continued support for Romualdez and the president.
Romualdez also pledged to deliver on promises of recently signed Maharlika Investment Fund Act.
"In Second Regular Session, we renew our dedication and passion, honoring our pledge to amplify investment prospects for domestic and foreign investors through MIF and other initiatives aimed at accelerating our nation's development," he said.
Romualdez stressed importance of "reassuring American and other foreign businesses" about country's "investor-friendly policies."
"We will actively engage in discussions and cooperate with global business community to create international business environment in our country," Romualdez said.
House leader also said lower chamber will intensify its efforts to stop smuggling of rice, sugar and onions.
Romualdez also vowed to approve proposals to increase existing strategic agriculture and fisheries development zones in the country.
"These zones will not only reinforce our fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing but also promote responsible fishing practices, safeguard our marine resources, and support livelihoods of our fisherfolk," he said.
Congress has yet to pass 20 priority measures , amendments to BOT Law or Public-Private Partnership bill; National Disease Prevention Management Authority; Internet Transactions Act or E-Commerce Law; Health Emergency Auxiliary Reinforcement Team (HEART) Act, formerly Medical Reserve Corps; Virology Institute of the Philippines; Mandatory ROTC and National Service Training Program; Revitalizing Salt Industry; Valuation Reform; e-Government and e-Governance; Ease of Paying Taxes, National Government Rightsizing Program; Unified System of Separation/Retirement and Pension of Military and Other Uniformed Personnel; LGU Income Classification; Waste-to-Energy Bill; New Philippine Passport Act; Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers; National Employment Action Plan; Amendments to Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act; Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas-endorsed Bank Deposit Secrecy; Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act.
Of these, only nine were approved for third and final reading by House of Representatives.
House also plans to pass measures not tagged as priority by Marcos administration: National Government Rightsizing Program; Unified System of Separation/Retirement and Pension of Military and Other Uniformed Personnel (MUPs); LGU Income Classification; Waste-to-Energy Bill; New Philippine Passport Act; Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers; National Employment Action Plan; Amendments to Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act; Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas-endorsed Bank Deposit Secrecy; Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA) bills.
Romualdez said of remaining 36 priority measures from first Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council, they have passed 32 measures on third and final reading at House of Representatives.Three hundred-eleven lawmakers out of 312 were present at second regular session
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