What's Next? Alyansa Senatorial Candidates Unveil Top Priority Bills

What's Next? Alyansa Senatorial Candidates Unveil Top Priority Bills

As the May Philippine Senate elections approach, the administration's Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidates are outlining their plans for reform. In a recent press briefing, the candidates shared their top priority bills, including measures aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in government.

Prioritizing Transparency Stripping Bank Secrecy

Former Senator Panfilo Lacson emphasized that his first bill would be to refile a measure stripping bank secrecy protection from government officials and employees. This move aims to expose potential ill-gotten wealth by allowing authorities to flag suspicious transactions early. Lacson pointed to the case of dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, whose bank records allegedly showed billions of pesos in transfers between 2018 and 2024.

Other Key Bills

Alyansa senatorial candidates also shared their top priority bills

Former Senate President Tito Sotto plans to propose bills restricting fake news and institutionalizing a 14th month pay for all employees.
Makati Mayor Abby Binay will push for tax exemption for the 13th month pay—and if Sotto's bill is approved—for 14th month incentives.
Former Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos suggests amendments to the Local Government Code of 1991 to support local government units that cannot afford to build schools or hospitals without national government assistance.
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino plans to file a measure removing the 12% value-added tax on electricity and internet services to ease financial burdens on Filipino households and businesses.
Former Senator Manny Pacquiao will push for a bill boosting micro, small, and medium enterprises to generate jobs.
Las Piñas City Rep. Camille Villar will push for a bill strengthening industries that generate jobs like construction, infrastructure, and tourism.
ACT-CIS party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo plans to file measures mandating PhilHealth to pay 50% of every hospital bill and providing sustainable livelihood programs.

Sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea

The Alyansa senatorial candidates also shared their views on asserting sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea, with four of them expressing support for a multilateral approach. Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino emphasized that the administration's alliance believes that the right approach to addressing territorial disputes is through multilateral efforts.

Conclusion

As the May Philippine Senate elections draw near, it is essential for voters to understand the priorities and plans of senatorial candidates. The Alyansa senatorial candidates have outlined a range of measures aimed at increasing transparency, accountability, and economic growth in the country. By voting for these candidates, Filipinos can expect reforms that benefit the nation as a whole.

Keywords Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas, Senate elections, banking secrecy protection, fake news, 14th month pay, local government code, value-added tax, micro, small, and medium enterprises, sustainable livelihood programs, West Philippine Sea.

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