The Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council has agreed to fast-track the passage of 21 priority measures by June 2026, as the Marcos administration pushes legislative reforms aimed at restoring public trust and strengthening governance.
According to the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev), the agreement was reached during LEDAC’s third meeting for the 20th Congress held on 10 February. The measures form part of the updated Common Legislative Agenda, aligning the priorities of the executive and legislative branches.
As part of the update, LEDAC approved the inclusion of four new priority bills addressing emerging policy concerns. These include proposed amendments to the Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children Act and the Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials Act, which seek to strengthen law enforcement capabilities and expand coverage to new and emerging technologies.
Also added was the proposed Anti-Fake News and Digital Disinformation Act, which aims to penalize the malicious and deliberate spread of false information that threatens public order or national security. Measures to abolish the travel tax, intended to reduce costs for travelers and support tourism, and to reset the first regular elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao were likewise included.
DEPDev said the administration remains focused on reforms designed to promote transparency and accountability. Measures such as the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Act and reforms to the party-list system aim to improve political representation and curb abuses of public office.
Other priority proposals include the Independent People’s Commission Act and amendments to the Bank Deposits Secrecy Law, which are intended to strengthen anti-corruption efforts by enabling independent investigations and easing restrictions on uncovering financial irregularities. The CADENA Act and the proposed Right to Information Act also seek to institutionalize transparency by improving public access to government financial data and official records.
“By establishing stronger oversight mechanisms over infrastructure spending and advancing real-time transparency in the budget process, the administration continues to drive reforms to make sure every peso spent works for the benefit of the Filipino people,” DEPDev Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said.
Beyond governance reforms, LEDAC reaffirmed its support for measures aimed at improving the delivery of basic social services, particularly in education, health, and social protection, which are considered critical to human capital development.
The agenda also includes proposals to improve resource management in key sectors such as energy, agriculture, water, and public finance.
“Looking ahead, we see 2026 as our rally point. To regain our stride, we must act decisively to restore public trust through better governance and stronger public service delivery—improvements that Filipinos can see and feel in their daily lives,” Balisacan said.