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DPWH to implement Cebu’s 2017 flood control masterplan – Dizon
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced its intention to implement the shelved 2017 flood control masterplan for Cebu.
This decision comes in the wake of the devastating impact of Typhoon Tino, which claimed at least 188 lives, with 135 fatalities recorded in Cebu province.
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon convened a meeting with former Public Works Chief Rogelio Singson and other DPWH officials to strategize the plan's execution.
The masterplan, developed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) between 2013 and 2017, was largely unexecuted, with only minor projects like revetments and dikes being implemented.
Secretary Dizon emphasized that the implementation will now proceed correctly, as all necessary planning and studies have already been completed.
Former Public Works Chief Rogelio Singson highlighted that the master plan encompasses not just flood control but also comprehensive water resources management.
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