SEN. Bong Go filed Senate Bill 685 on July 16, which seeks the creation of a National Housing Development, Production and Financing Program.
Go files housing development bill, This news data comes from:http://ryj-djpn-wa-ww.771bg.com
Go said the measure aims to meet the country’s growing social housing demands, particularly among underprivileged and homeless citizens.
Under the bill, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development, supported by shelter agencies, would lead the program’s implementation.
The accompanying explanatory statement said the measure “allows local governments to levy a half-percent socialized housing tax on urban land values, with proceeds dedicated to socialized housing and public rental projects.”
”In addition, the bill introduces securitization mechanisms to raise more housing funds through bonds and securities exempted from usual taxes and registration requirements. Private developers will also be incentivized to participate in socialized and low-cost housing projects, with such participation counted toward compliance with balanced housing laws,” it added.
- India warns Pakistan of more cross-border flooding due to heavy monsoon rains
- Lacson replaces Marcoleta as Blue Ribbon panel chairman
- Magnitude 5.3 earthquake rocks Dinagat Islands
- Putin meets Kim, praises North Korean troops in Russia
- Pump prices increase for 2nd straight week
- Wawao Builders exec ‘not sure’ if company has flood control project in Bulacan
- Sara’s claims that corruption probe could be done in one day 'absolutely preposterous' – Palace
- Sen. Go files bills to push health, social, and labor reforms
- Rubio says US warned France on Israel annexation moves
- Pagasa sees two to four tropical cyclones hitting Philippines in September
