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DPWH: Rebuilding typhoon-hit areas must come with forest restoration
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar emphasized that rebuilding typhoon-hit areas must be coupled with forest restoration to address flooding issues.
Villar stated that a comprehensive approach is needed, involving not just infrastructure but also addressing deforestation and encroachment on waterways.
He highlighted the importance of better urban planning and environmental considerations, including reforestation, as part of the rebuilding efforts.
President Rodrigo Duterte has established the Build Back Better Task Force, co-headed by DPWH and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), to expedite the rehabilitation of typhoon-ravaged areas.
The task force is currently coordinating with local government units to enhance communication and response strategies.
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