President Marcos and Congress leaders have identified 44 measures under the Common Legislative Agenda (CLA) of the 20th Congress, focusing on agriculture, social services, energy security, and governance reforms.

The measures were finalized during the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 30, in Malacañan, where the President emphasized that amendments to the Local Government Code and the Rice Tariffication Law must be given priority.

The CLA places agriculture and fisheries at the forefront, with measures empowering coconut farmers, strengthening fisheries management, and introducing amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law and the Fisheries Code to protect producers and consumers.

On social protection, health, and education, the CLA includes amendments to the 4Ps Act, the Universal Health Care Act, and the Teachers Professionalization Act.

Other proposed bills seek to establish a National Center for Geriatric Health, expand Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS), enhance school feeding programs, and extend government support to students and teachers in private schools.

Energy and environment also form a major part of the agenda.

Among the measures are the Department of Water Resources Bill, the Waste-to-Energy Bill, amendments to the EPIRA (Electric Power Industry Reform Act) Law, the National Land Use Act, reforms to the Biofuels Act, and the Blue Economy Act.

An excise tax on single-use plastics was also included to promote sustainable consumption.

To strengthen governance and transparency, the CLA lists the Progressive Budgeting Act, the Right to Information Act, and amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering Act.

Other measures include requiring civil servants to waive bank secrecy, passing the Magna Carta for Barangays, and enacting a comprehensive review of the Local Government Code.

The digital economy is another focus, with proposed bills on cybersecurity, digital payments, and the regulation of online gambling.

Reforms on the fair use of social media, artificial intelligence, and internet technology in elections are also part of the list.

For disaster preparedness, amendments to the National Building Code and a new Disaster Risk Financing Insurance Act were included.

Meanwhile, the modernization of the Bureau of Immigration aims to enhance border security and improve frontline services.

To support inclusive growth, measures such as the Masterplan for Infrastructure and National Development, amendments to the Magna Carta for MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises), and the strengthening of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority are included in the agenda.

The CLA also lists the National Reintegration Bill to aid returning overseas Filipino workers and a Presidential Merit Scholarship Program to expand access to higher education.

With the 44 measures, the Palace said both the executive and legislative branches are reaffirming a “shared commitment to reforms that not only address immediate needs but also lay the groundwork for long-term national development.”

The 44 measures under the Common Legislative Agenda are: