HOUSE Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” A. Marcos announced on Tuesday that the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) has increased its Common Legislative Agenda (CLA) to 52 measures, adding four new bills to its list of priorities.
The inclusion of these bills brings the total from the original 48, reflecting a focus on economic relief, digital accountability, child protection, and political stability, according to Marcos.
“The LEDAC agreed to add four more measures to the agenda, bringing the total to 52. These are bills that respond to urgent and real concerns of the public,” Marcos said. He attended the LEDAC meeting at Malacañang with Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III, Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan, and House Committee on Appropriations Chairperson Mika Suansing, along with Senate leaders.
One of the newly added measures is House Bill (HB) No. 7443, filed by Marcos, which aims to abolish the travel tax. Marcos argued that the tax has outlived its purpose and now hinders tourism growth and economic recovery. “This is not just a policy tweak—this is a pro-people measure that supports jobs, tourism, and family travel,” Marcos stated.
In addition to the travel tax abolition, the LEDAC also prioritized the Expanded Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (CSAEM) Act of 2026, a bill addressing fake news and digital disinformation, and a proposal to reset the elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
Marcos emphasized the urgency of these measures, stating, “These measures address threats that are already affecting our communities—from online abuse and disinformation to the need for stability in the Bangsamoro. They deserve priority action.”
Marcos also noted that placing these measures on the LEDAC priority list would expedite their progress in Congress through enhanced coordination between the House and the Senate.
With the expanded LEDAC agenda, the House, under Speaker Dy’s leadership, is prepared to act swiftly on the new measures.
Marcos reiterated that the travel tax, which charges ₱2,700 for first-class and ₱1,620 for economy-class passengers, has become an unnecessary burden for Filipino travelers, diverting funds from basic household needs.
Marcos highlighted that the House intends to keep President Marcos’ legislative agenda on track, focusing on reforms that directly impact household food, health care access, classroom needs, and social protection.
Among the 12 LEDAC measures already approved on the third and final reading, Marcos cited reforms aimed at closing governance and service gaps, including amendments to the EPIRA, the waste-to-energy bill, and amendments to the Bank Deposits Secrecy Law.
With 40 measures still pending, the House will prioritize LEDAC initiatives on agriculture, health, education, and social welfare, streamlining committee deliberations and strengthening coordination to avoid delays.
Key priorities include amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law, the Fisheries Code, and the Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act on agriculture and food security. On health, amendments to the Universal Health Care Act are a priority. On education, the Classroom-Building Acceleration Program and amendments to the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act are key. On social welfare, amendments to the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Act and the Masustansyang Pagkain Para sa Batang Pilipino Act are prioritized.
Marcos also listed other pending LEDAC measures, including bills on modernizing the Bureau of Immigration, the National Land Use Act, and the Cybersecurity Act.
