PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Saturday to revisit the Bicol River Basin Development Program (BRBDP) as a critical flood control measure for the Bicol Region following severe flooding caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami).
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways on Saturday to revisit the Bicol River Basin Development Program as a critical flood control measure for the Bicol Region following severe flooding caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine .In a situation briefing in Naga City, Camarines Sur, Marcos directed Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan to reevaluate the BRBDP, noting that such a program could address recurring flooding in the region.
have here a study from someone from UP that assessed the effects of the BRBDP. Despite some challenges, it contributed a lot. However, it was not finished. In 1986 when the government changed, the project was lost, it was stopped. So, we have to revisit it now,' he added.
Tells DPWH To Revisit 1973 Bicol Devt Program
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