Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. said amendments to the economic provisions of the Constitution, along with other reform measures designed to help realize the Aquino administration’s goal of inclusive growth, are among the legislative priorities of the House of Representatives in the 2nd regular session of the 16th Congress.
A partylist lawmaker has proposed a measure prohibiting telecommunications companies from sending unsolicited materials such as ads and promotional messages to mobile phone subscribers via SMS.
Cavite Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr. has dismissed speculations about a brewing war between the Executive Branch and the Judiciary, following President Aquino’s speech criticizing the Supreme Court over its unanimous decision declaring Malacanang’s Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) unconstitutional.
Davao City Representative Karlo Alexei Nograles has assured the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) leadership of his support for the speedy passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) in the Congress as part of concerted government efforts to ensure lasting peace and prosperity in Mindanao.
Partylist Representatives Christopher Co and Rodel Batocabe of AKO Bicol want the jurisdiction of the Lupon ng Barangay in amicably settling cases be expanded to help declog court dockets and speed up the administration of justice.