00:00As the House of Representatives resumes its session today, House Speaker Faustino Bojie III urged House members to set aside politics and remain united in serving the public.
00:11Our vel custodia has more in this report.
00:16Streatening measures against corruption. This is one of the key priorities as the House of Representatives resumed its session.
00:24Pano na upang palakasin ang mga akbang laban sa korupsyon. Pano na upang bumuo ng sistemang magbibigay linaw sa pondo at magbabalik ng tiwala ng taong bayan sa pamahalaan.
00:39House Speaker Faustino Bojie III urged members of the House to set aside politicking and remain united in serving the Filipino people.
00:48On the implementation of the People's Budget, Congress aims to strengthen its oversight functions through the Joint Congressional Oversight Committee on Public Expenditures.
00:58This said, the committee will conduct performance and audit validation, not just on paper, but in actual implementation, to ensure that public funds are used properly, sufficiently and fairly.
01:10In connection, Speaker Bojie III met with Department of Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda for the development of an application called House Book.
01:21Katunayan yan, nakipagpulong tayo muli kay DICT Secretary Aguda itong nakaraang linggo upang talakayin ang pag-develop ng app para sa camera na tatawagin nating House Book.
01:36With this app, House members and staff will be able to monitor committee roll calls, track the numbers of votes, and manage the huge volume of documents, and among others.
01:48The goal is fully digital and paperless, Congress that is faster and more efficient.
01:56These are only the initial steps toward a House that is transparent, accountable, and worthy of the people's trust.
02:04The said app is one of the measures aimed at transparency and accountability.
02:08Meanwhile, the House Speaker said that Congress is open to discussing long-avoided issues, including anti-political dynasty bill.
02:17Bubuksan natin ang diskusyon na matagal nang iniiwasan, kabilang dito ang anti-political dynasty bill.
02:26Alam kong ito'y sensitibo at personal para sa ilan, maging sa aking sariling pamilya.
02:33Ngunit kung seryoso tayo sa reforma, kung ang hangad natin ay patas na pagkakataon para sa lahat, we must have the courage to talk about it, honestly, openly, and with sincerity.
02:47They said that if Congress truly seeks genuine reform and equal opportunities for all, it must courageously discuss the anti-political dynasty bill with honesty and sincerity.
02:58Vel custodio for the National TV Network for a new and better Philippines.
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