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Storm-ravaged Cebu province got P26.7 billion in flood control funds over last 3 years
Cebu Province received P26.7 billion for 414 flood control projects from 2022 to 2025, yet experienced severe flooding during Typhoon Tino.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro expressed disbelief at the ineffective spending, noting the typhoon caused the worst flash flood in Cebu's history.
The hardest-hit areas include Consolacion, Talisay City, Mandaue City, Liloan, and Danao City.
Specific investments in flood control were made in areas that were subsequently devastated, such as Consolacion (P2.1 billion for 28 projects) and Talisay City (over P2 billion for 21 projects).
Mandaue City saw 18 flood control projects worth over P1.3 billion, while Liloan had five projects totaling nearly P400 million.
Despite the significant investment, many residents in these areas had very little time to evacuate due to the rapid rise of floodwaters.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered an investigation into the flood control projects in Cebu following Typhoon Tino.
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The Office of the Ombudsman has formed a special task force to investigate flood control projects, particularly in areas devastated by Typhoon Tino, with a specific focus on Cebu.
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