Another batch of 11 neophyte lawmakers, including the youngest member of the Lower Chamber, vowed yesterday to religiously attend the plenary sessions to keep the legislative mill grinding as well as promote and safeguard the interest of their constituents and the public as a whole. Ang Kabuhayan partylist Rep.-elect Dennis Laogan and Sarangani Rep.-elect Rogelio Pacquiao vowed to actively participate in the congressional deliberations, saying that it is part of their job as House members. “As much as possible, I would like to actively take part in the House deliberations,” Laogan, 25, said. He said their group will push for a passage of measures that would benefit small-scale entrepreneurs, during the 17th Congress. “Our advocacy is to promote the interest of micro enterpreneurs. Our measures will benefit ordinary taho vendors, barbeque vendors, and market vendors, and other small-scale entrepreneurs,” he said. As the youngest House member, he pledged to get [...]
