OPENING THE 2ND REGULAR SESSION OF THE 16TH CONGRESS: Senate President Franklin M. Drilon bangs the gavel, marking the opening of the 2nd Regular Session of the 16th Congress on Monday, July 28, 2014. Drilon said that the Upper Chamber would prioritize legislation that “would stimulate the economy and generate more jobs, promote fair competition in business, increase the take home pay of our workers, strengthen our campaign against graft and corruption and criminality, expand access to health and education, and protect our country’s territorial sovereignty.” (PRIB Photo by Joseph Vidal, July 28, 2014)