Philippine House Advances Key Legislation Before Session Ends
House seen to pass several Ledac-priority bills before session ends
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The House of Representatives in Manila is on track to pass several priority bills identified by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (Ledac) before its adjournment on June 6. Five bills, including the Right to Information Act and the Child Online Safety and Protection Act, have already passed the second reading.
- 01Five Ledac priority bills were approved on second reading, including the Right to Information Act of 2026 and the Child Online Safety and Protection Act of 2026.
- 02If approved on third reading, the total number of Ledac bills passed would reach 26 out of 52 identified by the Marcos administration.
- 03House Speaker Faustino Dy III emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in governance.
- 04A total of 36 bills were approved on third reading, with 29 proposals passing second reading during the current session.
- 05The House aims to address public welfare, child protection, and digital accountability through these legislative measures.
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The House of Representatives in the Philippines is poised to pass several key bills prioritized by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (Ledac) before the session concludes on June 6. Recently, five bills were approved on second reading, including House Bill No. 9397, which pertains to the Right to Information Act of 2026, and House Bill No. 9461, focused on child online safety. If these bills clear the third reading, the House will have passed 26 of the 52 priority measures outlined by the Marcos administration. House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III highlighted the significance of transparency in governance, stating that it fosters public trust and accountability. He noted that a total of 36 bills have been approved on third reading and 29 proposals have successfully passed second reading during this legislative session. The House's efforts aim to enhance public welfare, child protection, and digital accountability, with a particular focus on combating misinformation and improving nutrition programs for children.
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The legislative measures aim to enhance public welfare, transparency, and child safety, directly affecting Filipino citizens.
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