Senate body OKs disaster funds resolution

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MANILA, Philippines—A joint  resolution, extending until December 31, 2014  the  validity  of appropriations under this year’s calamity fund for rehabilitation efforts  in areas hit by recent calamities,  was  adopted  by the  Senate committee on finance  on Thursday.

Senate Joint Resolution 5 filed by Senate President Franklin Drilon  also covered  those funds  sourced from savings realigned this year  and  all  unreleased  appropriations  for  calamity-related projects.

“It is imperative for the government to implement aggressive and  continuous relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in the affected areas to enable  our people and communities to recover from the damage caused by the said calamities,” the resolution said.

The resolution  adopted by the committee will now be transmitted to the  plenary for deliberations.

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