Quezon City, Philippines – Congressman Edgar
Chatto has expressed his support for the
legislative priorities outlined by President
Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in his second
State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 24,
2023.
In a statement, Chatto said he was “happy” that
many of his expectations on the administration’s
efforts had been mentioned in the SONA,
specifically on health, education, tourism,
infrastructure, peace and order, national security,
economic reforms, disaster resilience, and climate
change.
“The President repeated his commitment to
climate change and emphasized that it is now an
important criterion in national policies, in planning,
decision-making, up to the implementation of
programs,” Chatto said. “I am confident that the
administration will continue to work on addressing
this important issue.”
Chatto also welcomed the President’s new
legislative priorities, which include tax reform
under the Medium-Term Fiscal Framework,
amendments to various laws, and the creation of a
new law on the Blue Economy.
“The House of Representatives, under the
leadership of Speaker Ferdinand Martin
Romualdez, remains an active partner of the
President,” Chatto said. “We are ready to work on
these new legislative priorities and ensure that
they are passed into law.”
Chatto is a member of the House Committee on
Climate Change and has been a vocal advocate
for climate action. He is also the author of the
Renewable Energy Act of 2008, which has helped
to promote the development of renewable energy
in the Philippines.
In his SONA, President Marcos Jr. highlighted the
gains of his one-year old administration,
particularly in the areas of health, education, and
infrastructure. He also acknowledged the
challenges faced by the country, such as inflation,
unemployment, and the economy.
The President vowed to continue working on these
challenges and to build a “better future for all
Filipinos.”
Congressman Chatto said he is confident that the
President will be able to deliver on his promises
and that the Philippines will continue to progress
under his leadership.