Members of the House of Representatives traveled all the way from Metro Manila to Batangas as the chamber opened Wednesday’s session in the calamity-stricken province. | NAMercadoINQ
“Promise namin sa inyo, magiging relevant, responsive, at reliable ang Kongreso and the session is the highest form of congregation—or the plenary is supreme sa Congress,” Cayetano said.Its eruption has led to thousands of residents being displaced and billions-worth of damage.
House leaders have since expressed support towards President Rodrigo Duterte’s call to expedite the passage of a P30-billion supplemental budget to augment the government’s calamity fund for Taal volcano’s eruption.Responding to appeals for help, the Inquirer is extending its relief to the families affected by the recent eruption of Taal volcano.Inquirer Foundation Corp. Banco De Oro Current Account No: 007960018860.
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