Social services committee okays fast-tracking of early recovery program for all “Paeng” affected BARMM communities

THE Committee on Social Services and Development convened on Wednesday, March 29, to discuss numerous measures that had been referred to the committee.

They approved a resolution requesting the Government of the Day to fast-track the implementation of an early recovery program for all affected BARMM communities from tropical storm Paeng and direct all ministries and line agencies to extend the implementation of emergency relief assistance.

A joint meeting with the Committee on Finance, Budget, and Management will be scheduled, according to CSSD Chair Engr. Aida Silongan, to discuss the assistance needed and create a committee report that will be presented in the plenary.

The proposed measures that would protect the rights of internally displaced persons in BARMM will also be the subject of public discussions by CSSD.