The Senate has yet to act on 739 measures that represent "missed opportunities to improve lives".

This was shared on Tuesday, June 10 by House of Representatives Spokesperson Princess Abante, with just one full session day remaining in the 19th Congress.

"For the 19th Congress under the leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez, I'm happy to report that the House of Representatives is now one of the most productive Congress in history. There was 11,506 House bills filed, 2,361 resolutions filed. From these, there were 347 adopted resolutions and 1,493 measures approved, 280 of which were signed into law," Abante said in a press conference.

"Unfortunately, 739 are still pending before the Senate of the Philippines for their approval on third reading," she said.

Abante saya these pending bills are potentially "life-changing".

"These are not ordinary bills — they are urgent reforms sought by sectors across the country. They are solutions to the most pressing challenges faced by Filipino families, workers, students, seniors, and OFWs."

Congress (House and Senate) will adjourn sine die on Wednesday, June 11.

"The House has already passed 1,493 measures — 739 of them are still waiting in the Senate. These aren’t just bills. These are pensions, internet, jobs, housing, and protection for every Filipino. The people cannot afford further delay," Abante reiterated.

She said these pending bills include the Universal Social Pension for All Senior Citizens, Expanded Employment Opportunities for Seniors, Cheaper and More Accessible Internet for All, Public Telecom Refund Act, Magna Carta for Freelancers, and Voucher System for Poor but Deserving Students in Private Colleges.

Also awaiting Senate action were Philippine Center for Disease Control (CDC), Mental Health Services in State Universities and Colleges, OFW Remittance Protection Law, OFW Hospital Institutionalization Act, National Land Use Act, Balanced Housing Reform Law, Magna Carta for Tricycle Drivers and Operators, Free Freight of Relief Goods Act, and Rightsizing the Bureaucracy.