President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called for a special session of both chambers of Congress, convening after its sine die adjournment, to urgently pass priority legislative measures.
Proclamation 1318
Under Proclamation 1318, Marcos directed Congress to hold a special session on June 17, 2026, to consider and approve the following priority bills:
- 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 and Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged and Conflict-Affected Areas (GIDA) Schools Act
- Amendments to the Masustansyang Pagkain Para sa Batang Pilipino Act
- Anti-Political Dynasty Law
- Presidential Merit Scholarship Program
The President also mentioned other measures aimed at strengthening social protection and uplifting the lives of the Filipino people.
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