MANILA-The House of Representatives on Wednesday adjourned sine die its third and final session of the 18th Congress, leaving behind key legislation that would help the country recover from the pandemic. In his closing speech, Speaker Lord Allan Velasco thanked all House members and workers who exerted efforts to ensure that the legislature remained dynamic and productive despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. "Allow me to thank each one of you for all the help and support, particularly to Majority Leader Martin Romualdez and Minority Leader Caraps Paduano, for being my true partners in building this One Congress," Velasco said. "Despite the many challenges that happened during my tenure as your Speaker, we have risen and proven ourselves to be One Congress, ready to serve our people." Velasco said the 18th Congress was "a key and steady partner" of the Executive Department under President Rodrigo Duterte in passing laws that promoted econo
THE House of Representatives on Wednesday ended the 18th Congress, highlighting its 3-year achievements, including laws to help the country navigate through and emerge stronger from the Covid-19 pandemic. In his valedictory speech, Speaker Lord Allan Velasco said the 18th Congress was a key and steady partner of President Duterte…