July 20, 2022 | The Committee on Ways and Means convened today, 21 Dhul Hijjah 1443 AH / 20 July 2022 to conduct its regular meeting for the calendar year of 2022, held at the at BTA Parliament Executive Lounge and via Zoom teleconference.
Present are Chairman MP Paisalin Tago, MP Atty. Maisara Dandamun – Latiph, MP Omar Yasser Sema, MP Eddie Alih and other members of the said committee.
The meeting highlights the discussion on the report of the ministries on their actual collections, projected collections and remittances, as well as the status of the unutilized and unexpended funds for the year 2020 and 2021, specifically the following: 1) Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC); 2) Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism (MTIT); and 3) Ministry of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment (MENRE), and other Matters.
MP Maisara emphasized the importance of reliable internet access as a basic human right and a vital means of communication.
