Local Government
Committee on Committee on Local Government
KATIGBAK ENTERPRISES (SAN PABLO CITY)
The bill SBN-2153 proposes to give Katigbak Enterprises in San Pablo City a franchise to build and run radio and television stations in the Philippines. It is currently under review by the committee.
PUBLIC GOVERNANCE MERITOCRACY ACT
The Public Governance Meritocracy Act seeks to establish a system for measuring performance in government to foster a culture of meritocracy. It proposes amendments to existing legislation related to local governance.
NATIONAL MASONIC DAY
The bill SBN-2062 aims to establish December 19 as a special working holiday in honor of the founding anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines. It is currently pending in the committee.
AMENDING R.A. NO. 7279 (URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING ACT)
The bill, titled 'An Act Enhancing the Capacity of Government to Implement Socialized Housing Projects,' seeks to amend the Urban Development and Housing Act to better manage land acquisition and utilization for housing projects. It is currently pending a second reading in the Senate.
MUNICIPALITY OF PILAR FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY (SORSOGON)
The bill aims to establish August 6 as a special non-working holiday in Pilar, Sorsogon, to celebrate its foundation anniversary. It is currently pending in the committee stage.
TEMPORARY VACANCY OR INCAPACITY OF THE VICE LOCAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE (NEW PROVISION)
The bill, titled 'An Act Providing for a New Provision Governing Temporary Vacancy or Temporary Incapacity in the Office of the Vice-Local Chief Executive,' seeks to amend the Local Government Code of 1991 to address situations where the Vice Local Chief Executive cannot fulfill their responsibilities temporarily. It is currently pending in the Local Government Committee.