IN a troubling turn of events, allegations have surfaced regarding Gov. James Edduba of the Cordillera Administrative Region and his alleged involvement in the management of a crucial flood control project in Tabuk, Kalinga.
Reports suggest that Governor Edduba has maneuvered to control the project, sidelining local representatives, including the representative from Kalinga 's lone district and a party-list legislator who initially sought funding for the urgent construction of a high-quality flood control system.
* * *A closer look at DPWH's flood control budget and recent infrastructure failuresIn recent years, the Department of Public Works and Highways has received one of the highest budget allocations by the national government, particularly for flood control initiatives.However, despite this substantial funding, the nation has witnessed some of the most severe flooding events in its history, notably during the tenure of Secretary Manuel Bonoan and his undersecretary.
Of Mismanagement In Kalinga Flood Control Project
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