03/06/2026
LOOK: Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno has appointed former 5th District Rep. Amado Bagatsing as chairperson of the city government's Committee on Reclamation, created under Executive Order No. 27, series of 2026.
The EO, signed by the Mayor on Wednesday, June 3, establishes the committee to oversee the implementation of the city's reclamation projects and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, environmental rules, and regulations.
The committee, which will operate under the Office of the City Mayor, is mandated to serve as the primary body for all reclamation-related concerns and developments in Manila, coordinate with private developers and joint-venture partners, and liaise with the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
A veteran lawmaker and seasoned housing official, Bagatsing previously served as vice chairman of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) and as General Manager of the National Housing Authority (NHA).