Zozobrado, Braga now members of Housing sub-committee

A subcommittee on housing, rural, and urban development was created Tuesday to tackle proposed developments, such as subdivisions and industrial plants.

The move was spearheaded by Floor Leader Danilo Dayanghirang under suspended rules Tuesday afternoon when session resumed after lunch break.

Councilor Bonifacio Militar chairs the subcommittee, while Councilors Rachel Zozobrado and Pilar Braga are its members.

The committee on housing is still chaired by Councilor Arnmolfo Ricardo Cabling, but two of its members resigned and were thus replaced.

Councilor Peter Laviña, who resigned last week with the emergence of the LBDM issue, was replaced by Councilor Louie John Bonguyan. Councilor Wilberto Al-ag, who resigned as committee member Tuesday morning during his privilege speech, was replaced by Councilor Angela Librado-Trinidad.

Al-ag said he did not want to be dragged in the controversy.

Cabling, on the other hand, is relieved that some of the workload in the committee will be relegated.

"I have been lobbying for the creation of a subcommittee since we have so many items. Puno kaayo ang committee on housing, daghan pending (There are so many items pending at the committee)," Cabling said. (Grace L. Plata)