DOE at attached agencies nito, sumalang sa budget deliberations ng Kamara;
Pagpapalakas ng renewable energy sources ng bansa, ipinanawagan ng mga kongresista
Pagpapalakas ng renewable energy sources ng bansa, ipinanawagan ng mga kongresista
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00:00The Department of Energy and its attached agencies are facing camera surveillance today for their proposed funds for the next year.
00:08One of the congressmen who are being called to the DOE is Mela Lesmura from Sandro ng Balita Live, who says that the strengthening of the country's renewable energy sources is different.
00:21Now, let's talk about the energy and housing issues that were discussed during the budget briefing here in the camera.
00:31It was past 9 a.m. when the House Committee on Appropriations continued their hearing on the proposed national fund for the next year.
00:43Today, the Department of Energy and its attached agencies are facing congressmen.
00:50In 2025, the government is asking for more than P3 billion to improve the service of energy to the country.
00:59It is estimated that one of the congressmen blamed the government's actions to strengthen the country's renewable energy sources.
01:10Basically, yes, Mr. Chairman. The target is for 35% renewable energy by 2030 and 50% by 2040.
01:24So, to be able to meet those targets and as well meet the lessened pollution and limit our greenhouse gas emissions, those targets have been.
01:39And to rely on indigenous sources of energy, which renewable energy is all about, the targets are there. Thank you.
01:51Last night, the officials of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development and its attached agencies also attended the budget hearing.
02:00Under the 2025 National Expenditure Program, the proposed fund for the next year is more than P2 billion.
02:08The congressmen blamed the issues in the flagship project of the Administration for the Filipino 4PH Program.
02:19The congressmen are insisting that this is an effective and fast implementation so that our countrymen can benefit from it in different parts of the country.
02:31To be able to get a loan for love, it took about nine months for one project to be able to get a loan.
02:38I cannot force love because they have loans requirements.
02:44They are also protecting the members' money.
02:48So what did we do?
02:50Since our delivery was delayed, we needed to build a construction.
02:56We adjusted the affordability because of the interception.
03:01We also had access to funds because the private sector is willing to finance the housing production.
03:09So what we're trying to do right now is we're trying to correct and go to our existing resettlement sites and try to fix the problem of water, electricity, community facilities, etc.
03:21Of our housing productions are calamity housing units which are non-recoverable and our MOE and salaries are not from Daga'a.
03:34It's sourced from our internal revenue Madam Chair.
03:38Naomi, aside from the DOE and DSUD, the Commission on Higher Education officials also met here today to discuss their budget for the next year, Naomi?
03:54The agencies in the House Committee on Appropriations are facing the next step.
03:59What is the next step for their budget proposal and when will it be approved as final?
04:09Naomi, it's good that you asked.
04:12The agencies in the House Committee on Appropriations are facing the next step.
04:19This is one of the first steps of the budget process in the Congress.
04:23After the committee hearings, just like the usual legislative and resolution hearings, this will be included in the plenary of the House of Representatives.
04:33Naomi, in the earlier statements, House Speaker Martin Lomondez said that their target is to approve it within the month of September in the third and final reading
04:43so that the continued implementation of various programs and projects of the government will be ensured, Naomi?
04:52Thank you very much, Mela Anas Moras.