SPEAKER Feliciano Belmonte Jr. is confident that a joint resolution granting emergency powers to President Benigno Aquino 3rd will be passed before the House of Representatives takes a break for the holiday season.

Belmonte said he foresees that Congress will approve the House energy committee joint Resolution No. 21 before December 20, when Congress adjourns for the Christmas break.

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