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Limited legislative progress in the Marcos administration's first year of the 20th Congress
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2026-07-24 14:08   Politics   10

Limited legislative progress in the Marcos administration's first year of the 20th Congress

The Marcos administration's legislative agenda has seen limited progress nearly a year into the 20th Congress, with only two of the 53 priority bills endorsed by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) enacted into law.President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.signed RA No.12317, resetting the Bangsamoro parliamentary elections to September 14, 2026, and RA No.12316, granting emergency powers to suspend excise taxes on petroleum products amid rising fuel prices.These two bills represent a fraction of the 53 proposed measures, with most remaining pending at committee levels in both the Senate and House.Data shows one bill is close to becoming law after bicameral approval, while 20 others are still under review.

The remaining bills cover diverse areas like education, healthcare, energy, and anti-corruption, highlighting the administration's focus on structural reforms and economic stability.

The low enactment rate contrasts with the 40 LEDAC-backed bills in the previous Congress, raising questions about legislative efficiency and political priorities.

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