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Change of plans: Cimatu, Villar lead Duterte’s typhoon task force
President Rodrigo Duterte will create the "Build Back Better Task Force" to focus on the rehabilitation and recovery of areas devastated by typhoons.
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu and Public Works Secretary Mark Villar will lead the task force, with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) chairing and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) co-chairing.
The task force aims to establish a clear chain of command and a direct mandate for disaster rehabilitation, adopting a science-based approach.
The Palace released the signed Executive Order No 120 on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.
The DENR and DPWH were chosen to lead in recognition of their respective mandates and core competence.
This is a change from the initial announcement that Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea would head the task force.
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