Marcos Urges DPWH to Fast Track Flood Control Projects in Davao Region

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr., during the distribution of aid to farmer and fisherfolk beneficiaries in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, urges the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to quicken the completion of the flood control projects in the Davao Region. 

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He stated, “Nagbigay na rin po ako ng direktiba sa DPWH, sa Public Works, na pabilisin ang pagkumpleto sa mga natitirang flood control projects dito. Dahil po naramdaman po natin ‘yung tagtuyot. ‘Yung flood control project na po na ‘yun, iba ang design na aming ginagawa.”

He continued, ”Ang flood control project ngayon po na iyon ay hindi lamang para sa flood control. Nag-iipon din tayo ng tubig para sa irigasyon, para sa fresh water supply ng mga iba’t ibang household at lalagyan po natin kung kakayanin po, lalagyan po natin yan ng solar.”

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) previously reported that the Philippines is likely to experience more cyclones this 2024 compared to last year. PAGASA also previously reported that they projected 13 to 16 cyclones to occur this year, which is an increase from 11 storms compared to last year, and that there is a 62% chance that La Niña will develop during June to August.

According to PAGASA’s Climate Monitoring Chief Ana Liza Solis, “We will experience the possible effects of La Niña during the last quarter of the year.” Therefore, President Marcos’ order to the DPWH is very crucial and time-sensitive, since we are already in the month where PAGASA predicted the arrival of La Niña in the country.

References:

Bajo, A. F., (2024 June 6). Marcos tasks DPWH to hasten flood control projects in Davao Region. GMA Integrated News. https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/909202/marcos-dpwh-davao-region/story/

Cabico, G. K., (2024 March 26). Philippines to face more cyclones in 2024 with La Niña’s return. Philstar. https://www.philstar.com/headlines/climate-and-environment/2024/03/26/2343498/philippines-face-more-cyclones-2024-la-nias-return