The Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) has approved the prioritization of 21 key legislative measures for passage by June 2026 during its third meeting for the 20th Congress, underscoring the administration’s commitment to rebuilding public trust and strengthening governance.
According to the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev), the priority measures align with the Marcos Administration’s policy agenda, which focuses on transparency, accountability, inclusive growth, and improved public service delivery.
LEDAC approved the inclusion of four additional measures into the Common Legislative Agenda (CLA) to address emerging national challenges. These include proposed amendments to the Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSEAC) Act and the Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (CSAEM) Act, which aim to enhance law enforcement capabilities and respond to evolving digital technologies.
Also included is the proposed Anti-Fake News and Digital Disinformation Act, which seeks to penalize the malicious and deliberate spread of false information that threatens public order or national security.
To support tourism growth and reduce travel costs, LEDAC approved the proposed Travel Tax Abolition. The Council likewise endorsed the measure resetting the first regular elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
As part of broader governance reforms, LEDAC reaffirmed its support for measures designed to strengthen democratic institutions and restore public confidence in government. These include the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Act and reforms to the Party-list System, which aim to promote fairer and more inclusive political representation while preventing abuse of public office.
Measures to strengthen accountability and combat corruption were also prioritized, including the proposed Independent People’s Commission Act and reforms to the Bank Deposits Secrecy Law, which seek to empower independent investigations and remove barriers to uncovering financial and government irregularities.
In addition, the Council continues to push for the passage of the CADENA Act and the Right to Information Act to institutionalize transparency by ensuring public access to government financial data and official information.
“By establishing stronger oversight mechanisms over infrastructure spending and advancing real-time transparency in the budget process, the administration continues to drive reforms to ensure that every peso spent delivers real benefits to the Filipino people,” DEPDev Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said.
LEDAC also reaffirmed its support for priority measures aimed at improving the delivery of basic social services critical to human capital development, particularly in education, health, and social protection. Completing the agenda are legislative reforms focused on strengthening resource management in the energy, agriculture, water, and fiscal sectors.
“Looking ahead, we see 2026 as a rallying point. To regain our stride, we must act decisively to restore public trust through better governance and stronger public service delivery—improvements that Filipinos can see and feel in their daily lives,” Balisacan said.
