Duterte urged to prioritize mass housing
By Delon Porcalla (The Philippine Star) | Updated August 28, 2017 - 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines - A senior administration lawmaker has urged President Duterte to issue an executive order allowing the utilization of idle government lands for purposes of establishing on-site, in-city or near-city housing projects for the poor.
“An order from the Palace or a law authorizing the use of idle government lands in Metro Manila to put up in-city housing is a key to address the increasing housing backlog in the capital,” Negros Occidental Rep. Albee Benitez said.