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.
Stung by criticism and allegations of corruption in flood control projects, DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said flooding needs to be addressed holistically, stressing that engineering solutions are just part of it.
Various government officials have recalled past suggestions on how to control Metro Manila’s perennial flooding following the recent onslaught of the Tropical Cyclone Carina-enhanced Southwest Monsoon. In Jonathan Andal’s report in “24 Oras” on Thursday, […]
PhilstarLIVE – Philstar.com August 29, 2024 | 10:15am MANILA, Philippines — The House Committee on Appropriations is once again holding a hearing on the proposed P6.352 trillion 2025 national budget on Thursday. The panel, chaired by […]
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has approved the use of plastic waste to extend the lifespan of asphalt pavement, and, at the same time, help address the alarming rise in plastic pollution, […]
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