House Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte Rep. Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” A. Marcos on Sunday said the House of Representatives will work on the passage of 36 remaining priority measures of the 48 Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) as session resumes on 26 January 2026 under Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III.
Marcos said the House aims to keep President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr.’s legislative agenda on track, focusing on reforms related to household food, health care access, classroom needs, and social protection.
He noted that during the first 22 session days, 12 LEDAC measures were passed, while 7,127 bills and 660 resolutions were filed as of 15 January 2026. Of these, 86 measures were approved and 584 processed by House committees and plenary.
Marcos said the House will try to maintain the pace of work and advance measures efficiently.
Among the 12 LEDAC measures already approved on third and final reading, Marcos cited reforms including amendments to the EPIRA to strengthen the Energy Regulatory Commission’s oversight, the waste-to-energy bill, the National Center for Geriatric Health, amendments to the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education Act, the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) Act, amendments to the National Building Code, the Blue Economy Act, the National Reintegration Bill, amendments to the Teachers Professionalization Act, the extension of the estate tax amnesty period, the Department of Water Resources bill, and amendments to the Bank Deposits Secrecy Law.
Marcos said the House will prioritize LEDAC measures on agriculture, health, education, and social welfare by moving faster on committee deliberations and coordinating ahead of plenary debates to avoid delays.
On agriculture, he highlighted pending amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law, the Fisheries Code, and the Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act.
On health, Marcos cited pending amendments to the Universal Health Care Act aimed at expanding access and improving service delivery.
On education, he pointed to the Classroom-Building Acceleration Program, amendments to the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, and amendments to the Local Government Code on the special education fund.
On social welfare, he highlighted pending amendments to the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Act and the Masustansyang Pagkain Para sa Batang Pilipino Act.
“We are committing to deadlines, coordination, and timely discussion of measures,” Marcos said, adding that the House aims to advance the remaining LEDAC bills efficiently.