PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called for a special session of both the chambers of Congress amid its sine die adjournment for the urgent passage of priority legislative measures.
Under Proclamation 1318, Marcos urged the Congress to hold a special session on June 17, 2026, to urgently consider the passage of the following priority legislative measures:
* National Center for Geriatric Health
* Amendments to the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (Gastpe) Act
* Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) Act
* Amendments to the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (UAQTEA)
* Last Mile and Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged and Conflict-Affected Areas (Gida) Schools Act
* Amendments to the Masustansyang Pagkain Para sa Batang Pilipino Act
* Anti-Political Dynasty Law
* Presidential Merit Scholarship Program
The President also mentioned “other measures aimed towards strengthening social protection and uplifting the lives of the Filipino people.” (TPM/SunStar Philippines)