Manila Bulletin
'Carina' effect: Metro Manila flood control masterplan needs tweaking, says Romualdez
House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and Surigao del Sur 1st District Rep. Romeo Momo urged for the implementation and updating of Metro Manila's flood management master plan following recent severe flooding.
Romualdez emphasized the need to adapt to climate change by revisiting and updating existing master plans, alongside full implementation and considering relocation for residents in flood-prone areas.
He also stated that the House of Representatives will conduct a review of the master plan as part of their oversight functions, ensuring the effective and efficient use of allocated funds and addressing any misuse.
Rep. Momo, who chairs the Committee on Public Works and Highways, called for the swift implementation of the Metro Manila Flood Management Project and similar initiatives in other major river systems nationwide.
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