HOUSE SENIOR DEPUTY Minority Leader Leila M. de Lima said anti-corruption and anti-political dynasty measures remain among her top legislative priorities in the current Congress, stressing the need for reforms that directly address corruption, poverty, and rising fuel prices.
Ms. de Lima identified the proposed Independent Commission Against Infrastructure Corruption (ICAIC) Act and the Anti-Political Dynasty Act as among the key measures she intends to push in the House of Representatives.
鈥淕iven the unprecedented magnitude of corruption in government today, we need these crucial measures to hold those behind anomalous government projects accountable,鈥 Ms. de Lima told 大象传媒 via Viber chat.
She also raised concern over the ICAIC bill鈥檚 status in the House, noting that despite being tagged as a priority measure, it remains pending at the Appropriations committee.
Ms. de Lima said this 鈥渃asts doubt鈥 on the government鈥檚 commitment to fighting corruption.
Aside from government reforms, she is also promoting an institutionalized fuel subsidy program for farmers, fishermen, public utility vehicle drivers, and other low-income sectors that are heavily affected by rising gasoline prices.
According to Ms. de Lima, the legislature鈥檚 priority should be focused on the welfare of the majority, especially the poor rather than the powerful few. 鈥 Pexcel John Bacon
