Our work in Congress:

Republic Act No. 12118, signed into law on January 3, 2025, marks a significant development in specialized secondary education in the Philippines with the establishment of the Baguio City High School for the Arts.1 This Act recognizes the importance of nurturing young Filipino talent in the realm of culture and…

Republic Act No. 12119, signed into law on January 3, 2025, is a significant legislative achievement for the development of sports in the Philippines, particularly in the Cordillera Administrative Region. Titled "AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE BAGUIO CITY SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR," this law paves the way for…

Republic Act No. 12077, also known as the "Student Loan Payment Moratorium During Disasters and Emergencies Act," is a recently enacted Philippine law approved on December 6, 2024. This Act provides much-needed financial relief to students and their families who are grappling with the aftermath of disasters and other emergencies.

Republic Act No. 12080, officially known as the "Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act," is a crucial piece of Philippine legislation approved on December 6, 2024. Recognizing the growing mental health challenges faced by students and personnel in the basic education sector, this Act mandates the institutionalization and…

Republic Act No. 12063, or the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework Act, is a significant piece of legislation in the Philippines signed into law by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on November 7, 2024. This Act aims to institutionalize and strengthen enterprise-based education and training programs across the country to address the persistent issue of job-skills mismatch and enhance the employability of the Filipino workforce.

Republic Act No. 11984, officially titled the "No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act," is a significant piece of legislation in the Philippines that was approved on March 11, 2024.1 This Act directly addresses a long-standing issue in the Philippine education system where students with unsettled tuition and other school fees…

Republic Act No. 11982, signed into law on February 26, 2024, is a compassionate piece of legislation that expands the benefits provided to elderly Filipinos. Titled "An Act Granting Benefits to Filipino Octogenarians and Nonagenarians, Amending for This Purpose Republic Act No. 10868, Otherwise Known as the 'Centenarians Act of 2016', and Appropriating Funds Therefor," the law recognizes the longevity and contributions of senior citizens by providing financial incentives to those reaching significant age milestones before becoming centenarians.

Republic Act No. 11932, officially titled "An Act Creating the Metropolitan Baguio City, La Trinidad, Itogon, Sablan, Tuba, and Tublay Development Authority (MBLISTTDA), Defining Its Powers and Functions, and Providing Funds Therefor," lapsed into law on July 30, 2022. This landmark legislation addresses the need for a coordinated and integrated…

Republic Act No. 11604, signed into law on December 10, 2021, is a significant piece of legislation that specifically addresses the long-standing issues concerning Kennon Road, a critical artery connecting Baguio City to the lowlands of La Union and other parts of Luzon.1 Titled "An Act Mandating the Full Rehabilitation…

Republic Acts No. 11623 and No. 11624, both enacted on December 10, 2021, are significant legislative measures that address the educational needs of specific communities within Baguio City by converting existing school annexes into independent national high schools. These acts facilitate improved administration and resource allocation for the benefit of…