(Unsplash) The House of Representatives has unanimously approved on third and final reading the New Philippine Building Act, which seeks to replace the 46-year-old Presidential Decree (PD) No. 1096 or National Building Code. Embodied in House Bill (HB) No.8500, the...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives is poised to approve on third and final reading this week the proposed New Philippine Building Act, which will reveal the antiquated Presidential Decree (PD) No.1096 or...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has called for an enhanced national disaster resilience as he commended Filipino geodetic engineers for their crucial role in national development and preservation of the country’s natural resources in a recent event. ...
The House Committee on Public Works and Highways on Wednesday, March 22, approved the committee reports on the proposed measure for the new Philippine Building Act (PBA) and the proposed 30-year National Infrastructure Program (NIP). Surigao del Sur 1st District Rep. Romeo Momo Sr. called the PBA a...
The House Committee on Public Works and Highways, chaired by Surigao del Sur 1st District Rep. Romeo Momo, on Monday, Feb. 20, underscored the need for a new Philippine Building Act to ensure the safety of public and private infrastructures from devastations brought by natural calamities, such as...