MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has closed the second regular session of the 18th Congress with 72 bills enacted into law, several of which aimed at addressing the health and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In his sine die adjournment speech during Thursday’s session Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III said the upper chamber was “steadfast” in passing needed legislation as the country reels from the pandemic.
“I believe that in moments of national crisis, our people expect more from their government. And therefore, it becomes the duty of us in the Senate to fulfill this expectation to the highest degree possible,” Sotto said.
“Aware of the urgent needs of the…
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