Tag: Flood Management
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Urgent Call for Comprehensive Flood Plan in Manila Bay Reclamation Projects
In a compelling interview on Bagong Pilipinas at PTV4, Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga has issued a stark warning about the dire need for a robust flood management strategy in the ongoing Manila Bay reclamation projects. Loyzaga emphasized that without such a plan, the risk of severe flooding in Metro Manila and surrounding areas…
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Senator Revilla Advocates for Enhanced Building Codes and Flood Management Strategies
In a recent visit to Iloilo City for a national rally organized by Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas, Senator Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla Jr. expressed his commitment to revising the national Building Code to better protect against seismic activities. Speaking ahead of the rally on February 13, 2025, the senator, who is running for re-election, stressed…
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DPWH Completes and Hands Over Multi-Purpose Facility and Drainage System in North Cotabato
In a significant boost to local infrastructure, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 3rd Cotabato Engineering District has completed and transferred a multi-purpose facility and a drainage system to the local government of Carmen, North Cotabato. The handover took place on Monday, January 20, 2025, marking a new chapter for the region’s development.…
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San Roque Dam Takes Action as Super Typhoon Pepito Strikes Luzon
In response to the onslaught of Super Typhoon Pepito, also known internationally as Man-yi, the San Roque Dam in San Manuel, Pangasinan, took decisive action by opening its spillway gates. By 1 a.m. on Sunday, November 17, 2024, the gates were opened to a total of 3.5 meters, which was increased to 4.5 meters by…
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