AS heavy rains brought about by Tropical Cyclone Kristine inundated the Bicol Region to an extent not seen in 30 years, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said it would be changing the way it deals with rampant flooding across the country.
AS heavy rains brought about by Tropical Cyclone Kristine inundated the Bicol Region to an extent not seen in 30 years, the Department of Public Works and Highways said it would be changing the way it deals with rampant flooding across the country.Stung by criticism and allegations of corruption in flood control projects,
Secretary Manuel BonoanThe will implement the plan immediately.'We have to address on a river basin approach because what we are actually undertaking are small flood control projects to provide immediate relief on low lying areas,' he said. 'It has to be addressed on a river basin approach so that it will be holistic.'As of 6 a.m.
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