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My dear Colleagues:
We open the Second Regular Session of the 16 th Congress
with a profound sense of urgency. We have accomplished
much in our first year, but much more needs to be done.
and
unprecedented
transformations
in
the
reforms
initiated
by
the
Aquino
administration.
No opportunity must be missed, and no effort spared -this momentum of growth and social transformation must
be sustained.
discussion.
We
must
proceed
in
earnest
to
examine the merits of this bill and lay out the parameters
of its application toward creating effective deterrents to
the establishment and perpetuation of political dynasties
at all levels of government. The crux of this bill shall be on
how we define political dynasty.
legislative
policies
on
the
governance
of
parts
of
Mindanao.
Amending
restrictive
economic
provisions
of
the
of
investments
that
directly
contribute
to
job
We must enact a
Regulatory
Commission,
and
the
Wholesale
resources.
Extractive
industries
should
be
developed not just for private gain in the short run, but
also for public benefits in the long run. We must act in the
full interest of national development and inclusive growth.
We have to make sure that the mining industry yields
reasonable
private
gains
that
will
redound
to
the
re-enacted
system
deliberations,
as
every
our
spearhead
committee
must
beyond
now
budget
chart
an
whose
mandates
fall
within
their
respective
are
not
implemented,
or
are
only
partially
implemented;
Second, a significant number of audit reports result only in
qualified or disclaimer opinions.
These
indicate
possible
misuse
of
public
funds
and
to
undertake
legislative
action
to
improve
My dear colleagues, the tasks we face are clear --More responsive legislation for sustained growth and
inclusive development;
More efficient and disciplined legislative oversight to
strengthen
government
accountability
and
enhance
government performance;
And, more resolute efforts at institutional reforms.
We must continually transform the legislature into an
open, accessible and effective channel for the realization
of the aspirations of our people for a better life.
mark
another
year
of
milestones
for
the
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