Congress of the Philippines

Special Committees

Name Jurisdiction Chairperson
Bases Conversion ll matters directly and principally relating to policies and programs relating to bases conversion, the operation of special economic zones in former military bases, sale of military camps and disposition of proceeds thereof, relocation of military camps and personnel, and the construction of new military camps. CHAIRPERSON :
Faustino "Inno" V A. Dy

Bicol Recovery And Economic Development All matters directly and principally relating to policies and programs to promote and enhance the development of the Bicol growth area.
Josefina B. Tallado

Creative Industry And Performing Arts All matters directly and principally relating to industries generated by individual creativity, skill and talent that produce cultural, artistic and innovative products such as but not limited to design, music, book publishing, architecture, interior design, gastronomy, film and video, crafts, visual arts, fashion, furniture, TV and radio, advertising, literature, print and digital media, software and game development, animation, live events and the performing arts .
Christopher V.P. De Venecia

East ASEAN Growth Area All matters directly and principally relating to social, political, economic policies affecting the countries within the area, and the promotion of trade and investment among these countries.
Princess Rihan M. Sakaluran

Food Security All matters directly and principally relating to programs and policies relating to food production and distribution, including the factors affecting food supply in the country; and other actions intended to achieve sustained growth and self reliance in the production of basic food commodities, the availability and accesibility of these commodities to the people, and long-term food security for the nation.
Luisa Lloren Cuaresma

Globalization And WTO All matters directly and principally relating to the effects on various social sectors of WTO policies and other actions to harness opportunities offered by globalization for economic development.
Joseph "Jojo" L. Lara

Land Use All matters directly and principally relating to land use issues inclusive of the enhancement of resource use and management of indigenous cultural communities, land valuation regulation, preservation of historical and cultural heritage sites, and public-private partnership as well as linkages among national and local agencies and stakeholders in land resource management.
Francisco Jose "Bingo" II F. CPA Matugas

Nuclear Energy All matters directly and principally relating to the policies and programs for the production, utilization and conservation of nuclear energy, including the development of nuclear power infrastructures as well as interaction of other energy sources with nuclear energy, as a reliable, cost-competitive and environment-friendly energy source to ensure energy security, consistent with the national interest and the State’s policy of freedom from nuclear weapons.
Mark O. Cojuangco

Peace, Reconciliation And Unity ll matters directly and principally relating to negotiations and other policy and program initiatives in pursuit of the peace process and national reconciliation; the cessation of hostilities generated by internal armed conflicts and the welfare of rebel returnees.
Mario Vittorio A Mariño SW-415


Reynolds Michael T. Tan


Shernee A. Tan-Tambut

Persons With Disabilities
Alfelito "Alfel" M. Bascug

Reforestation All matters directly and principally relating to policies and programs on reforestation including the effects of forest denudation; and other actions to ensure the implementation of a sustained community-based nationwide reforestation program.
Eleanor C. Bulut-Begtang

Senior Citizens
Rodolfo Ompong M. Ordanes

Southern Tagalog Development All matters directly and principally relating to the development of the Southern Tagalog area inclusive of those affecting agricultural areas, tourism, economic and industrial estates and processing areas therein.
Ruth Mariano-Hernandez

Strategic Intelligence
Maria Carmen S. Zamora

West Philippine Sea
Neptali II M. Gonzales

Special Committees

Name Chairperson
Bases Conversion
Faustino "Inno" V A. Dy

Bicol Recovery And Economic Development
Josefina B. Tallado

Creative Industry And Performing Arts
Christopher V.P. De Venecia

East ASEAN Growth Area
Princess Rihan M. Sakaluran

Food Security
Luisa Lloren Cuaresma

Globalization And WTO
Joseph "Jojo" L. Lara

Land Use
Francisco Jose "Bingo" II F. CPA Matugas

Nuclear Energy
Mark O. Cojuangco

Peace, Reconciliation And Unity
Mario Vittorio A Mariño SW-415


Reynolds Michael T. Tan


Shernee A. Tan-Tambut

Persons With Disabilities
Alfelito "Alfel" M. Bascug

Reforestation
Eleanor C. Bulut-Begtang

Senior Citizens
Rodolfo Ompong M. Ordanes

Southern Tagalog Development
Ruth Mariano-Hernandez

Strategic Intelligence
Maria Carmen S. Zamora

West Philippine Sea
Neptali II M. Gonzales

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