House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco today addressed his
colleagues in the House of Representatives—thanking them for their hard work
and perseverance amid the pandemic—shortly before Congress adjourns session for the Christmas break.
He likewise reminded them that they will continue to be
united and work hard in their important task of making the Philippines a better
place for every Filipino and the generations to come. With this, he underscored
that it is a humble privilege for them to ease the burden of the Filipino
people and the country that refuses to bow down despite getting the brunt of
climate change.
Since Speaker Velasco took the helm as House Speaker in
October, the House has processed a total of 185 measures, including seven
Republic Acts and 20 House Bills that will hopefully be signed by President
Rodrigo Roa Duterte, including the 2021 General Appropriations Bill which would
help Filipinos recover from the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eighty-three bills were likewise approved on final reading and awaiting Senate
action.
Among the SONA priority measures acted upon and approved by
the House under Speaker Velasco’s leadership are the proposed Security of
Tenure Act, amendment to the Anti-Money Laundering Act, proposed Internet
Transactions Act, and the Coconut Levy Trust Fund Bill.
The House also heeded the call of President Duterte to
urgently pass the bills seeking for the extension of the Bayanihan to Recover
as One Act and the validity of the 2020 national budget.
Meanwhile, in his today's Facebook post, Sen. Sonny Angara confirmed
that the House of Representatives has concurred with the Senate amendments on
the bills extending the availability of appropriations found under the 2020
budget and #Bayanihan2. These bills are now ready for submission to the
President.
- From House of Representatives and other reports
