MANILA — The House of Representatives’ 17th Congress has processed fewer measures every day compared to the first years of the Congresses under the Aquino administration. ADVERTISEMENT“Perhaps, what should be looked at is what kind of measures that we passed, whether this be in bills or resolutions, would the resolutions or bills passed have affected a greater number of Filipinos?” she added. Data from the House showed that for its first year, the 17th Congress processed an average of 13 measures a day. Four laws were enacted during the first year of the 17th Congress: the postponement of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections to October 2017 (Republic Act No. For the second regular session of the 17th Congress, Garcia cited several priority measures.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 17, 2017 10:07 UTC