Marcos convenes Congress for special session on June 17

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called on Congress to assemble for a special session on June 17, aiming to fast-track the passage of social protection legislation amid ongoing energy struggles and recent calamities. Through Proclamation No. 1318 signed on Monday, the President ordered Congress to tackle priority bills that are already in the advanced stages of the legislative process but remain pending. READ: Drilon to Marcos: Call special session now Among the bills targeted for consideration are: READ: Joel Villanueva to join Congress special session: ‘We can’t keep fighting’ Special session to tackle pending appoinments Moreover, the special session […]... Keep on reading: Marcos convenes Congress for special session on June 17