MANILA, Philippines —The House of Representatives have approved on third and final reading a bill seeking for the establishment of evacuation centers in every city and municipality nationwide.
With 195 affirmative votes, the lower chamber approved House Bill No. 8990 on final reading during Thursday’s session.
It was last March 16 when the bill was passed on second reading through voice voting.
Under the proposed measure, evacuation centers have to be constructed in all cities and municipalities to serve as immediate and temporary shelter for people who have been evacuated or displaced due to emergencies such as typhoons, flood and…
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