The Senate adopts a resolution urging the national government to ensure sufficient funding and resources for recovery efforts in communities affected by the June 8 Mindanao earthquake. Multiple reports say the resolution is adopted during the Senate’s special session on Wednesday and is based on the magnitude 7.8 quake that struck Mindanao. The resolution urges the government to take necessary measures to make adequate financial support available for relief, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and recovery. One outlet identifies Sen. Joel Villanueva as the sponsor and reports that he filed Senate Resolution No. 447 on Monday. The reports describe the resolution as a call for the government to support rebuilding activities and livelihood restoration for affected areas. Overall, the coverage is consistent that the Senate action is intended to strengthen support for disaster response and long-term rehabilitation following the earthquake, by ensuring that funding and resources are accessible for both immediate assistance and subsequent reconstruction work.
Senate adopts resolution seeking adequate funding for Mindanao earthquake recovery
The Senate adopts a resolution urging the national government to ensure sufficient funding and resources for recovery efforts in communities affected by the June 8 Mindanao earthquake. Multiple report...
- The Senate adopts a resolution calling on the national government to ensure adequate funding and resources for Mindanao earthquake recovery.
- The resolution follows the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that strikes Mindanao on June 8.
- The resolution urges support for relief, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and recovery of affected communities.
- Sen. Joel Villanueva is identified as the sponsor; he files Senate Resolution No. 447.
- The adoption occurs during the Senate’s special session on Wednesday.
The Senate adopted Wednesday a resolution urging the national government to ensure the availability of adequate funding and resources for the recovery and rehabilitation of communities affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8.
2 months agoMANILA, Philippines — The Senate adopted a resolution urging the government to ensure funds for the recovery of Mindanao after the magnitude 7.8 earthquake during its special session on Wednesday. Sen. Joel Villanueva filed on Monday Senate Resolution No. 447, urging the government to “take all necessary measures to ensure the availability of adequate funding and resources for the relief, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and recovery of communities” affected by the earthquake last June 8. “Heroism saves lives, but resources rebuild communities. Compassion comforts victims, but funding restores livelihoods,” Villanueva said in his sponsorship speech. “We need to ensure that all available […]...Keep on reading: Senate OKs reso urging gov’t to ensure fund for Mindanao recovery
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