House vows job creation, food security

House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Sunday disclosed that the House of Representatives has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing concerns about job creation and food security.

In a statement, the House Speaker cited a recent Social Weather Stations survey indicating that 93 percent of Filipinos are most likely to vote for candidates prioritizing increased job opportunities and food security.

He added that the survey validated the legislative direction the House has been proactively pursuing and highlighted Republic Act 11962, the “Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act,” and RA 11966, the “Public-Private Partnership Code of 2023,” as key legislation aimed at strengthening the country’s job generation.

“When all these laws are combined, they create a complete ecosystem that opens more opportunities for decent work,” Romualdez said.

Regarding food security and affordability, Romualdez said that the House supports the P20/kilo rice program.

“The House of Representatives is fully committed to sustaining and expanding the recently launched P20 Rice Program nationwide,” Romualdez said.

“This initiative directly addresses the need for affordable food for every Filipino family, especially the most vulnerable. Through the government’s subsidy, strategic procurement, distribution reform, and partnerships with local producers, we will work to make this program a permanent and reliable pillar of our food security efforts that will go beyond political cycles,” he added.

Romualdez also noted the alignment of the House’s efforts with the platforms of Alyansa ng Bagong Pilipinas candidates, who prioritize livelihoods, support for farmers and fishers, and the welfare of workers. ENM