Mr. President,
I vote “yes” for the approval on third and final reading House Bill No. 428 seeking to rationalize the disposition of the Welfareville property located in Mandaluyong City.
I want to thank Senator Cynthia Villar for sponsoring the measure and ensuring the swift passage of this important measure.
Finally, a bill that would allow the sale of portions of the 118-hectare state-owned parcel of land to bona fide residents even without a public bidding would benefit thousands of families who have been residing in the massive compound for many years.
Matagal nang ipinapanawagan ng mga nakatira sa Welfareville na mapasakanila na ang lupang kinatatayuan ng kanilang mga tahanan, at ito ay matutupad na sa pagpasa ng Senado sa panukalang batas na ito.
Bilang dating alkalde ng San Juan na kapitbahay lang ng siyudad ng Mandaluyong, naiintindihan ko po ang sentimyento ng Welfareville residents; at ngayon ang pangarap nila ay maisasakatuparan na para sa kapakanan, kinabukasan, at seguridad ng kanilang mga pamilya.
Thank you, Mr. President.