Public Works

Senate Bill No. 3251 Philippine Green Building Act

The bill seeks to attune the country to the rising global standard in sustainable buildings and construction developments, by creating green building standards and rating system. Moreover, this measure proposes to incentivize builders and owners by way of tax breaks and other benefits in exchange of their compliance with the said green building standards.

Date filed: 8 August 2012?
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.?
Status: Pending on the Committee on Public Works

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Senate Bill No. 2349 National Irrigation Program of 2010

The bill proposes to accelerate irrigation development in the country in order to address the pressing agricultural needs of our countrymen. It mandates the National’ Irrigation Authority to come up programs and plans of action to achieve this goal.

Date filed: 4 August 2010
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending on the Committee on 21 September 2010

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