Amid probes, Senate to pass key priority measures

Despite ongoing Senate investigations into various national issues, Senate President Francis Escudero gave assurance that the legislative chamber remains committed to passing crucial laws for the benefit of the public, including priorty measures identified by the Marcos administration.

- CECILLE SUERTE FELIPE

Congress is set to go on recess on Sept. 27 and resume on Nov. 4.

At present, the Senate committees have been investigating various issues, including the escape of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo and Philippine offshore gaming operators.

With only a short time left before the Senate shifts its attention to the 2025 national budget, Escudero emphasized the urgency of passing three to four more of President Marcos' priority measures, vowing that the Sena execute for Sen. Joseph V Ejercito is incline support the re of dismissed Ba mayor Alice Guo executive session more information her bosses in wh peared to be an in tional crime ring chamber will maximize its efforts in the remaining days.

Even as several committees of the Senate are in the thick of investigating issues of national interest, Escudero said the chamber will not be distracted from its duty “to pass laws for the benefi t of our people.”