Housing, water, power take priority

House leaders on Wednesday expressed their intent to support and strengthen the programs of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., particularly his housing, water and electricity initiatives.

His administration is striving to upgrade irrigation systems, bring more families into safe and secure homes, and expand power subsidies for low-income households.

Under the leadership of Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III and House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” A. Marcos of Ilocos Norte, House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms Chairman Zia Alonto Adiong of Lanao del Sur and Deputy Speakers Paolo Ortega V of La Union and Jay Khonghun of Zambales, the “Young Guns,” said the House will match the administration’s on-the-ground initiatives with measures that sustain affordability and widen access, including Majority Leader Marcos’ House Bill 2700 seeking free electricity for qualified low-consumption households through a direct government subsidy.

Essential utility

“Housing, electricity and water are essential — they are the foundation of a decent life and a strong economy. As leaders of the House, we support President Marcos in programs that create jobs, reduce the cost of living for families, and strengthen the provinces. At the same time, we will ensure that every peso is spent properly and with clear accountability,” Adiong, Ortega and Khonghun, stalwarts of the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats, said in a joint statement.

The three solons said the House will ensure its legislative agenda supports and strengthens the programs of President Marcos, particularly his housing, water and electricity initiatives for the Filipino people.