The House of Representatives logged one of the most productive sessions in its history, with a total of 13,867 measures filed and 280 landmark laws enacted under the leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez.
“For the 19th Congress under the leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez, I’m happy to report that the House of Representatives is now one of the most productive Congress in history,” House spokesperson, lawyer Princess Abante, said in a press conference.
According to Abante, the lower chamber received 11,506 House bills and 2,361 resolutions. Out of these, 347 resolutions were adopted, while 1,493 measures were approved by the House — 280 of which have already been signed into law.
The House of Representatives likewise already approved on final reading 27 of the 28 Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC)-endorsed priority bills.
In addition, under the broader Common Legislative Agenda (CLA), the chamber successfully approved 61 out of 64 measures.
“Unfortunately, 739 are still pending before the Senate of the Philippines for their approval on third reading,” Abante said.
“These are not ordinary bills — they are urgent reforms sought by sectors across the country. They are solutions to the most pressing challenges faced by Filipino families, workers, students, seniors, and OFWs (overseas Filipino workers),” she added.
