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Solon bats for creation of Taal Commission
Albay Rep. Joey Salceda filed House Bill 5977, proposing the creation of the Taal Commission to lead recovery and rehabilitation efforts for areas affected by the Taal Volcano eruption.
The proposed Taal Commission, operating under the TERRA Act, would develop a long-term socioeconomic reconstruction program for impacted communities, focusing on adaptation and "build back better forward" principles.
Salceda estimates the rehabilitation plan could cost between P60 billion to P100 billion, with the bill seeking an appropriation of PHP100 billion for the commission.
The commission will be responsible for formulating plans for relief, rehabilitation, resettlement, livelihood services, and infrastructure development.
It will also tap private sector resources to support the government's reconstruction strategy.
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Senator Ralph Recto and Deputy Speaker Vilma Santos-Recto are proposing the creation of a "Taal Commission" to oversee rehabilitation efforts for communities affected by the Taal Volcano eruption.
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Malacañang is open to the creation of a Taal Commission to handle the rehabilitation of communities affected by the Taal Volcano eruption, though a specific task force is not deemed necessary at this time.
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Senator Ralph Recto is advocating for a centralized approach to manage the rehabilitation efforts for communities affected by the Taal Volcano eruption.
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House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano has directed the House committees on disaster management, tourism, agriculture, and trade to collaborate on a comprehensive, disaster-resilient, and sustainable rehabilitation plan for communities affected by the Taal Volcano eruption.
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Senators Francis Tolentino and Ronald Dela Rosa are urging the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) to promptly create a sustainable resettlement and rehabilitation program for families displaced by the Taal Volcano eruption.
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