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Philippines’ Marcos Calls for Special Congress Session Amid Deadlock

Philippines’ Marcos Calls for Special Congress Session Amid Deadlock
Bloomberg Markets Monday 15 June 2026, 04:31 UTC By Cliff Harvey Venzon 1 min read
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Philippines’ Marcos Calls for Special Congress Session Amid Deadlock Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called Congress to a special session on June 17 to pass priority legislative measures, hoping lawmakers will set aside political distractions. Marcos made the call via a statement released on Monday, citing the need to urgently act on priority bills aimed at strengthening social protection, expanding access to education and healthcare, and providing greater support to Filipinos amid...

Philippines’ Marcos Calls for Special Congress Session Amid Deadlock Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called Congress to a special session on June 17 to pass priority legislative measures, hoping lawmakers will set aside political distractions. Marcos made the call via a statement released on Monday, citing the need to urgently act on priority bills aimed at strengthening social protection, expanding access to education and healthcare, and providing greater support to Filipinos amid challenges including the oil shock and natural disasters.
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