Tag: Coastal Protection
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President Marcos Urges Swift Completion of Leyte Tide Embankment Project
During a visit to Burauen, Leyte, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the urgent need to complete the long-standing Leyte Tide Embankment Project. Speaking at Burauen Community College, the President highlighted the project’s importance in enhancing the nation’s ability to withstand natural disasters, particularly by protecting coastal communities from large waves. Marcos noted that over…
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Leyte’s Storm Surge Protection Wall Reaches 64% Completion After Nine Years
The Leyte tide embankment project, aimed at safeguarding coastal communities from massive waves, has reached 64% completion after nine years of construction, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The project, which spans from Tacloban City to Tanauan town, has been a challenging endeavor since its inception in 2016, following the devastating…
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