SP ComVal strengthens Legislative Agenda

SP ComVal strengthens Legislative Agenda

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Compostela Valley is hands-on in the formulation of its Legislative Agenda for 2019-2022 during an intensive 2-day workshop last August 11-12 2019, at Dusit Thani Hotel in Davao City.

“Dako kaayo ang role nato sa legislative in helping the governor achieve the SGLG Award (We have a huge role in helping the governor achieve the SGLG Award)” Vice Governor Maricar S. Zamora explained.

Throughout the workshop the Board Members voiced out their vision for the next three years. They demonstrated their desire to create more legislation that will bring inclusive and sustainable development for the province. Aside from creating new legislations, the members of the 8^th Sangguniang Panlalawigan will also look into previous legislations to ensure that it remains fitting to the present needs and situation of the people of Compostela Valley.

“Atong i-check through sa atong Legislative Tracking Division, kung unsay na incorporate sa mga codes and ordinances para magkinumustahay ang executive ug legislative (Let’s check through our Legislative Tracking Division as to what parts of our codes and ordinances have been incorporated so that the Executive and Legislative could update each other).” District II Board Member Macario T. Humol said.

The workshop was also a welcome opportunity for the members of the legislative body to better know their individual strengths and how it will fit the dynamics of a more productive Sangguniang Panlalawigan.

“It is really nice to know who we are because the more that you are knowledgeable of who you are the more you can carry on appropriate behavior as you deal with other people.” Rosamyrna T. Gallego, National Corporate Training Manager of Alcantara Group of Companies and the facilitator of the legislative team building said.

In attendance in the workshop is Vice-Governor Maricar Zamora, Senior Board Member Arturo T. Uy, Hon. Nena G. Atamosa, Hon. Kristine Mae T. Caballero-Rañon, Hon. Adolfo C. Ang, Hon. Raul B. Caballero, Hon. Marie Jude M. Fuentes-Lopoz, Hon. Vivencia L.  Secuya, Hon. Renato B. Basañes, Hon. Macario T. Humol, Hon. Joseph T. Jauod, Hon. Raul C. Timogtimog, Hon. Christopher L. Jovita, Hon. Felipe B. Masambo, Hon. Charlemagne B. Bautista, Hon. Albert P. Camana and the staff of the legislative body.

At the end of the 2-Day Workshop, the Board Members have decided to prioritize 23 legislations. The Legislative Agenda will be tailored fit with the agenda of the executive branch this August 20-24 2019 during their Priming for Legislative –Executive Alignment for Development (LEAD) in DAPCC Tagaytay.

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The members of the 8th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Compostela Valley proudly shows their accomplished Legislative Agenda. 

Cayetano Wants to Build Strong Majority for Duterte's Legislative Agenda

Office of the Senate Majority Leader

Alan Peter S. Cayetano

Rm. 603 GSIS Complex Senate of the Philippines Roxas Blvd Pasay City

         

PRESS RELEASE

24 May 2016

Cayetano wants to build a strong majority for Duterte's legislative agenda

Barely a month after the 2016 national elections, Senate Majority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano reiterated his assurance to help President-elect Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte in formulating his legislative agenda.

“Bilang kasama niya araw-araw sa kampanya, ako po ang nakarinig ng mga pangako at mga nais na pagbabago ni President Duterte sa ating bansa,” Cayetano said.

"Build a strong majority"

When asked whether he was interested in the Senate presidency, Cayetano said he wants to focus more on building a strong majority that will help Duterte realize his plans of creating real changes in the country.

“Everyone is interested in the Senate leadership. Wala pa akong nakitang senador na hindi interested maging Senate President. However, it's not really a matter of kung sinong magiging Senate President. It’s a matter of forming a strong majority that can deliver the culture the effectiveness and efficiency. Sa bigat ng legislative agenda ni President Duterte, kailangan ng majority na 15-18," he added.

"Go beyond committees, unite under Duterte's legislative agenda"

Cayetano, however, said that he is not inclined to help in building a majority if the discussions will be limited to who will head the chamber's respective committees. "We should go beyond the committees and positions and discuss the important measures that should be passed by the Senate under President-elect Duterte. Sa aking palagay, kahit sabihin nilang ako ang Senate President, pero hindi sila magko-commit sa legislative agenda (ni President Duterte), hindi ko rin kukunin ang pwesto,” he added.

Among the key measures that Cayetano intends to push in the next Congress are the implementation of a nationwide curfew for minors and liquor ban, increasing the salaries of police officers, improved internet connectivity, and phasing out labor contractualization. They also plan to conduct consultations with regard to their federalism proposal by the middle of Duterte's term.

Meanwhile, in reaction to the plan by Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III to run for Senate president, Cayetano said he would rather speak for himself and not for his colleague. “I will let Sen. Koko speak for himself. Malinaw ang kanyang announcement. We talked once. Nagkakaintindihan naman kami at malinaw ang direksyon namin as a group,” he stressed.

Duterte respects Senate independence

Cayetano explained that while Duterte has not publicly announced whom he would endorse for the Senate leadership, the President-elect has made it clear in private discussions whom he wants for the post. “The President will not have an official candidate. Pero meron siyang napupusuan. President Duterte is not declaring public support because he respects the independence of the Senate,” he said.#