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Amid the sine die adjournment of Congress, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued Proclamation 1318, calling for a special session scheduled for June 17, 2026. This rare move aims to tackle several priority pieces of legislation.
Legislative Priorities on the Agenda
The President's agenda includes a variety of measures designed to enhance social welfare and education. Key items on the list are:
- National Center for Geriatric Health
- Amendments to the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (Gastpe) Act
- Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) Act
- Amendments to the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (UAQTEA)
- Last Mile Schools Act
- Amendments to the Masustansyang Pagkain Para sa Batang Pilipino Act
- Anti-Political Dynasty Law
- Presidential Merit Scholarship Program
Marcos mentioned that these measures aim to strengthen social protection and improve the quality of life for Filipinos.
“Other measures aimed towards strengthening social protection and uplifting the lives of the Filipino people,”
Ferdinand Marcos Jr., President of the Philippines