Manila, June 25 -- The 19th Congress passed 40 out of the 64 priority bills under the Common Legislative Agenda (CLA) identified by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC).

In a statement on Wednesday, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) said this is the highest number of priority measures passed since the 10th Congress during the Ramos administration.

LEDAC is the President's consultative and advisory body on programs and policies essential to the realization of the goals of the national economy.

Before the 19th Congress adjourned sine die on June 11, the Senate and House of Representatives ratified the reconciled versions of seven priority bills under the CLA which include the Governme...