Tag: Committee on Local Government

Sponsorship Speech on the alleged LGU bypass in Dupax del Norte mining

May 4, 2026

Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides a strong legal framework for environmental protection. The principle of local autonomy is also enshrined in our fundamental law. Republic Act No. 7160, or the Local Government Code of 1991, concretizes this mandate by devolving powers, responsibilities, and resources to local government units, enabling them to…
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Opening Statement: Hearing of the Committee on Local Government

December 16, 2025

HEARING OF THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT Joint with Civil Service, Government Reorganization and Professional Regulation;  Government Corporations and Public Enterprises; Health and Demography; Ways and Means; and Finance This representation warmly welcomes our esteemed resource persons, guests and fellow public servants to the public hearing of the Committee on Local Government. As a former local chief executive myself, a three-term…
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