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Bill seeks to mandate livestreaming of Sangguniang Bayan sessions

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A bill filed at the House of Representatives seeks to mandate the livestreaming of Sangguniang Bayan sessions to improve the accessibility of local legislative proceedings.

The proposed Livestreaming of Sangguniang Bayan Sessions Act would amend Sections 50 and 52, Chapter III of Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991, according to the bill’s author, Kabayan party-list Rep. Ron Salo.

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“In a democratic country like ours, enhancing accessibility, inclusivity, and openness in governmental processes is imperative. Livestreaming legislative sessions fosters transparency and ensures that public officials are held accountable,” Salo said, citing a study in Isabela City, Basilan.

He highlighted that both chambers of Congress have already been livestreaming their sessions. Similarly, he mentioned Laoag City Council in Ilocos Norte, which has been livestreaming its sessions since July 2022.

The bill introduces specific amendments to the Local Government Code of 1991, mandating local government units to livestream all regular and special sessions on official social media pages and archive recordings for public access.

Section 52 would be divided into two subsections: 52.A, requiring real-time livestreaming and archiving, and 52.B, which institutionalizes livestreaming to uphold transparency and accountability standards.

“This initiative modernizes governance, ensuring it evolves alongside today’s technological advancements. Livestreaming local legislative sessions not only combats misinformation but also fosters an informed and engaged citizenry,” Salo said.

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