Executive Secretary Ralph Recto Calls for Broad Consultations on Priority Legislative Bills

Following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s call for Congress to prioritize the passage of four bills including a measure that prohibits political dynasties, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on Tuesday called for "broad consultations" across various sectors so that the "best ideas" can be included in the legislative reforms.

"The presidential request for congressional action on the four bills goes beyond their immediate passage but for wide consultation with all sectors so the best ideas can be incorporated in these reform legislation," Recto said in a statement.

Earlier in the day, Marcos urged Congress to prioritize the passage of an anti-political dynasty bill, the bill creating the Independent People's Commission, the Party-list System Reform Act, and the Citizens Access and Disclosures of Expenditures for National Accountability (CADENA).

"Given the importance and urgency of these bills, the invitation to participate in their crafting should be extended to groups of all political persuasions," Recto said.

Recto – himself a former lawmaker – stressed that "broad consultations result in better laws."

"It is only by canvassing views and opinions from as many sources as possible is the nation guaranteed of a law that reflects their interest," he added. 💙