President Marcos has urged the members of the Senate and the House of Representatives to pass the 17 priority years approved by the Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) before the year ends, saying these measures will steer the country's development.

Marcos said this following the signing of the Negros Island Region and the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act in Malacañan on Thursday, June 13.

In his speech, the President thanked the legislators for passing the two priority measures, saying this act proves that they are supportive of the administration's agenda and are forward-looking, proactive institutions.

However, he asked them to pass the 17 remaining LEDAC-approved priority bills by the end of the year.

"To our fellow workers in both houses of Congress, I implore that before the year ends, that laws which are more inclusive, responsive, and people-centered be passed," he said.

"Our people are eagerly awaiting the passage of the 17 priority bills certified by LEDAC, which, if passed and enacted, will steer our national development and improve the conditions of our fellow countrymen," he added.

According to Marcos, he will discuss these measures with the members of Congress soon.

"We are deep in discussion about that," he said.

"So let's continue to collaborate and work closely on these matters," he added.

The 17 measures LEDAC approved for passage as of June 10, 2024, are:

1. Amendments to the Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act
2. Amendments to the Government Procurement Reform Act
3. Anti-Financial Accounts Scamming Act (AFASA)
4. Philippine Defense Industry Development Act (PDIDA)/ Self-Reliant Defense Posture Act
5. Philippine Maritime Zones Act
6. Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program Act
7. VAT on Digital Services
8. Waste-to-Energy Bill
9. Instituting a National Citizens Service Training (NCST) Program
10. E-Government Act / E-Governance Act
11. Open Access in Data Transmission Act
12. Military and Uniformed Personnel Pension Reform Bill
13. Blue Economy Act
14. Department of Water Resources and Services
15. Enhancing Philippine Tax Incentives / CREATE MORE
16. Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Program Act
17. Amendments to the Universal Health Care Act