Dalog, Fongwan complete solons’ legislation course

By Erlindo Agwilang

BONTOC, Mountain Province – Two incoming Cordillera congressmen  completed a three-day seminar-workshop on legislation sponsored by the House of Representatives in partnership with the University of the Philippines National College of Public Administration and Governance  on June 17-19 at the Speaker Prospero Nograles Hall, House of Representatives, Quezon City.

Incoming congressmen Maximo Y. Dalog, Jr. and Nestor Fongwan of Benguet completed the 3-day executive course arranged for first-time legislators of the 18th Congress whose term will commence on July 1, and expire on June 30, 2022.

It was designed to orient neophyte congressmen on their roles and responsibilities as legislators of the country, which ideally should be in accordance with the norms and standards of effective and responsive public service, anchored on good governance principles on the rule of law, accountability, participation, and transparency.

In an interview, Dalog said he and fellow participants were able to gain knowledge and skills on policy-making particularly on development policy, planning and programming which will be very helpful in their legislative work.

Despite being a lawyer and accountant by profession, Dalog said his knowledge was also rationalized and updated especially on the legislative process, budget process, the parliamentary rules and House procedures during the lectures, mock committee hearing and mock plenary session.

“Also, the course has enabled me to understand and appreciate the Human Development Index, Philippine Development Plan and the Sustainable Development Goals through a review of important economic indicators in legislation,” he said.

Resource persons who facilitated the lectures and workshops include experts from the House of Representatives and Center for Policy and Executive Development, National College Administration, University of the Philippines.