Marcos tells Congress: Pass people-centered measures before yearend

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday called on Congress to pass measures that will be responsive to the needs of the public before the end of the year.

During the signing of the Negros Island Region Act and the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act, Marcos told lawmakers that Filipinos are waiting for the passage of the administration’s priority measures.

“To our fellow workers in both the houses of Congress, I implore that before the year ends: That laws which are more inclusive, responsive, and people-centered to be passed. And we are deep in discussion about that,” Marcos said in his speech.

“Our people are eagerly awaiting the passage of the 17 priority bills certified by LEDAC --- which we will be discussing very, very soon --- which if passed and enacted, will steer our national development and improve the conditions of our fellow countrymen,” he added.

Marcos said the executive and legislative branches of the government should continue to collaborate and work closely on these matters.

“With the vision of the new Philippines and the cooperation of every Bagong Pilipino, I'm confident [that] we will achieve inclusive growth, a resilient society, and a globally competitive economy,” Marcos said. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News