A proposed measure seeking to shield Filipino families, workers, and businesses from the devastating effects of global fuel shocks gained momentum in the House of Representatives on Tuesday after House Ways and Means Chair Rep. Miro Quimbo formally sponsored the Kalinga bill on the plenary floor.
During his sponsorship speech, Quimbo described the proposed Komprehensibong Alalay sa Livelihood, Inflation, Negosyo at Goods Assistance (Kalinga) Act as a comprehensive national response framework designed to provide both immediate relief and long-term resilience against oil price spikes and energy-related crises.
The measure was originally filed by House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III and Majority Leader Ferdinando “Alexander” Sandro Marcos.
Quimbo said the House moved quickly after the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East triggered soaring global oil prices earlier this year, immediately convening briefings and marathon hearings to study the impact on Filipino households and industries.
“From March to May, upon the command of Speaker Dy, the House worked swiftly and exhaustively to understand the full extent of the crisis,” Quimbo said.