ROTC bill now a top priority at the Senate

THE SENATE will prioritize Senate Bill (SB) No. 2034, or the proposed Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Act, as soon as session resumes in November, Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said on Monday.

House targets to pass P6.352-T budget for 2025 by end-September

THE HOUSE of Representatives is targeting to approve the proposed PHP6.352-trillion 2025 national budget by the end of September this year, Speaker Martin Romualdez said on Wednesday.

New procurement law may be ready for signing by PBBM in May

THE PROPOSED New Government Procurement Reform Law may be ready for signing by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in May.

Measure to help salt farmers get easy access to financial aid – solon

A LAWMAKER said Thursday the proposed Philippine Salt Industry Development Act would provide salt farmers and producers easy access to financial and technical assistance, allowing them to revitalize their once-thriving industry.

Priority bills to develop PH natural gas industry hurdles House

THE HOUSE of Representatives has approved on final reading on Wednesday two priority bills identified by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) that would develop the Philippines’ downstream natural gas industry and establish an effective environmental and natural capital accounting.

House vows to pass LEDAC bills; help farmers, fisherfolk

SPEAKER FERDINAND Martin G. Romualdez on Monday vowed that the House of Representatives will remain steadfast and focused on the 20 legislative measures approved during the second Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) meeting, as well as in addressing the issues confronting the Philippine agricultural sector in the soonest possible time.