MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will jointly lead a task force intended to fast-track rehabilitation efforts in typhoon-hit areas, Malacaang said Wednesday.
DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu and DPWH Secretary Mark Villar will chair the “Build Back Better Task Force” instead of Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea as initially announced by presidential spokesperson Harry Roque.
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“In-announce din po kahapon ni Presidente na binuo na po yung task force, may konti pong pagbabago which is based on science. Instead …
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