Manila, May 4 -- The Senate on Monday adopted a resolution, sponsored by Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go, urging the Executive Department to formulate and implement a "Balik Probinsya" program that aims to decongest Metro Manila, promote more robust regional development, and encourage equitable distribution of wealth, livelihood opportunities, and economic growth nationwide.
The proposal also aims to better prepare the country in responding to future pandemics and other crises similar to the present coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.
In his sponsorship speech, Go said the Covid-19 pandemic "has exposed and brought to the surface many of our country's perennial problems, including congestion in our urban centers, particul...