MANILA, Philippines — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has recommended the holding of a plebiscite for the creation of the Metropolitan Davao Development Authority (MDDA).
“NEDA recommends that a provision on the conduct of a plebiscite be considered as is mandated by the constitution,” Mario Lourdes Lim, regional director of the NEDA Region 11, told the Senate Committee on Local Government on Thursday.
However, panel chair Senator Francis Tolentino said he has reservations on NEDA’s recommendation.
“If you will read the bills, no mention of a plebiscite was made and there is a Supreme Court case which probably would support that. If you’re …
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