Business chambers unveil legislative wish list

The influential Makati Business Club (MBC) is confident that the incoming slate of lawmakers that won seats in the 2025 midterm elections will form an active Congress that would approve critical measures, such as the long languishing freedom of information (FOI) bill.

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In an interview on Tuesday, May 13, the day after the elections, MBC executive director Rafael Ongpin said the business group sees the 20th Congress as "very functional" in terms of authoring and approving important bills.

"Well, for one, I think there will be a more functional assembly of people. They're not going to be squabbling among each other," said Ongpin.

He noted that a potential quarrel could arise in the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, although noting that it's "just political noise" for the business group.

When asked for specific lawmakers, Ongpin said MBC is particularly happy with the successful bid of senatorial candidates Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan, as well as the Akbayan Party-list.