Lawmaker Seeks Probe Into Demolition Attempt in Mayhaligue, Tondo

Lawmaker seeks probe into demolition attempt in Mayhaligue, Tondo

A lawmaker on Monday called for a House inquiry into a recent demolition attempt in Mayhaligue, Tondo, Manila, which sparked tension between residents and the d

Valeriano calls for House probe on Mayhaligue demolition

Manila 2nd district Rep. Rolando Valeriano on Monday, June 2, urged his fellow lawmakers to investigate the demolition in Mayhaligue, Tondo a week ago as he questioned the way it was conducted.Valeriano, in his privilege speech, pushed for a congressional inquiry into the incident, as he claimed that those who carried out the demolition did not get any clearance from the Presidential Committee on Urban Poor in line with Republic Act (RA) No. 727…