Speaker Martin Romualdez —House of Representatives photo
MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Martin Romualdez on Sunday touted that the House of Representatives considered a total of 13,454 measures since 2022 and approved 1,368 measures, including 166 that became Republic Acts—73 national laws and 93 local laws—as well as 1,319 committee reports.
The comprising 11,241 bills, 2,212 resolutions and one petition filed from July 25, 2022, to Dec. 27, 2024, he said.
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Romualdez described the achievement as a “new standard for productivity and purpose” in Congress, translating to an average of 12 per session day.
The speaker said the 19th Congress is committed to maintaining the momentum. “We will not rest until every Filipino feels the impact of the progress we are creating—until we achieve a nation that is truly inclusive and empowered,” he said. —Zacarian Sarao