Panukala
Panukala is a Filipino term meaning proposal or proposition. In the political and legislative context, it refers to a proposed law or governmental measure submitted for consideration to a legislative body. When the proposal is intended to become law, it is commonly called panukalang batas.
The word motto comes from the root ukala, meaning to declare or propose, with the prefix pan-
A panukala may be a bill introduced by a member of Congress, a committee bill, a budget
In general, a panukala is introduced, referred to a committee for study and hearings, and then considered