Representative Ma. Theresa Bonoan of the National Unity Party is pushing several amendments to the Tax Code to make it easier for heirs to pay the gross estate taxes on properties, which, in turn, would help Government increase revenue collections. 

Partylist representatives Anthony Bravo and Cresente Paez (COOP-NATCCO) have proposed the abolition of irrigation fees to increase agricultural production in the countryside. 

Partylist lawmakers Rodel Batocabe and Christopher Co of Ako Bicol have proposed a law transferring the jurisdiction of cases involving final judgments on housing and land use disputes from the Office of the President to the Court of Appeals.

The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill filed by Deputy Speaker Roberto Puno seeking to grant Filipino citizenship to Brookyn Nets player Andray Blatche. 

Two legislators have proposed a law requiring drivers of public utility vehicles (PUVs) to apply for special licenses before they are allowed to drive any form of public transportation, along with harsher penalties for violating traffic laws.