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QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The House Committee on Housing will conduct a more in-depth investigation of the government’s housing projects. According to House Housing Committee Chairman Representative Albie Benitez, they will look into the occupancy rates of the housing projects of the National Housing Authority (NHA) to find out if the beneficiaries are being properly served.
The House Committee on Public Order and Safety invited 36 resource persons as it conducts its hearing on the Mamasapano incident.
After a long postponement, the House Committee on Justice is going to investigate the Judiciary Development Fund.
The House Committee on Social Service will investigate the delay on the part of the Department of Social Welfare and Development on using foreign donations to help victims of Typhoon “Yolanda”.
The House Committee on Appropriation asked the various government branches and agencies to make use of simpler presentation for their proposed national budget and general appropriations act.
The House Committee on Public Information has approved for final reading a bill declaring November 23 as Philippine Press Freedom Day.
The House Committee on Population and Family Relations approved the Centenarian Bill, a proposed law giving benefits to Filipinos who reached 100 years of age. Benefits include 30% discount on products and services and exemption from payment of VAT. The centenarian would also receive a letter of felicitation from the President of the Philippines as well as a cash gift worth Php 100, 000.
