Representative Gavini Pancho of the National Unity Party (NUP) has proposed the use of  the untouched Sangguniang Kabataan fund to help develop public elementary and secondary schools across the country. 

Representative Karlo Alexei Nograles of the National Unity Party (NUP) has expressed optimism over the recent signing of the power sharing agreement between the government and the  Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), saying that the deal is a “huge step” towards achieving peace and economic development in Mindanao. 

Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. favors a review of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) to find ways to keep power rates low following reports that the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will significantly increase its charges this month. 

Representative Elpidio Barzaga Jr. has asked the Commission on Audit (COA) to relax its pre-audit rules, but only during times of major calamities and emergencies, to expedite the government’s relief operation in areas affected by these crises. 

The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a P14.6 billion supplemental budget to be spent on  massive rehabilitation efforts in various areas struck by calamities.