(CNN Philippines) Metro Manila — Lawmakers ended their two-month break on Monday to gather in their respective chambers and open the second regular session of the 19th Congress.
Leaders of both chambers welcomed back their colleagues and are expected to present their achievements in the first regular session, as well as lay out priorities for the second session.
A concurrent resolution will be also passed stating that both the Senate and the House of Representatives are ready for a joint session.
After this, senators will head to the Batasang Pambansa to convene with congressmen and hear President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s second state of the nation address in the afternoon.
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