The House of Representatives commenced deliberations this week on a proposed substitute bill that seeks to enact a Magna Carta for Barangays, a landmark measure aimed at institutionalizing greater recognition, protection, and empowerment of barangay officials.
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III emphasized that the legislation is long overdue, stressing the need to finally give barangay officials—the frontline of governance—the legal safeguards, benefits, and support they deserve for the critical role they play in communities across the country.
It was another productive week in the Lower House, with lawmakers advancing key legislation both in committee and on the plenary floor. Notably, the House Committee on Justice continued its constitutionally mandated impeachment proceedings, carrying out one of Congress’s most solemn responsibilities.
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III emphasized that the legislation is long overdue, stressing the need to finally give barangay officials—the frontline of governance—the legal safeguards, benefits, and support they deserve for the critical role they play in communities across the country.
It was another productive week in the Lower House, with lawmakers advancing key legislation both in committee and on the plenary floor. Notably, the House Committee on Justice continued its constitutionally mandated impeachment proceedings, carrying out one of Congress’s most solemn responsibilities.