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Solon requests for 'virtual' special session
Albay Representative Joey Salceda urged President Rodrigo Duterte and the House leadership to convene a virtual special session of Congress to address the socio-economic effects of COVID-19.
He proposed adopting rules for a virtual session, including voting, to align with social distancing measures.
Salceda emphasized Congress's exclusive jurisdiction over appropriations and granting special powers, which are crucial for managing the crisis.
He highlighted the need to discuss health measures, such as establishing a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and a proposed PHP1.65-billion supplemental budget for the DOH.
Salceda stressed that Congress should not be on recess during a national crisis.
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