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Imee Marcos: What happened to the P132B Bicol flood control budget?
Senator Imee Marcos is demanding a full accounting of the P132 billion allocated for flood control projects in the Bicol region, following the devastation caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
Marcos highlighted that despite the significant budget, communities in Bicol remain submerged, indicating potential inefficiencies or failures in flood mitigation efforts.
She cited that P31.94 billion was allocated to Bicol for flood control in 2024 alone, with over P86.6 billion spent in the past two years, yet the region continues to face crises during typhoons.
The senator is urging the Department of Public Works and Highways and other relevant agencies to provide a detailed report on the utilization of these funds and the status of the projects.
Marcos also expressed support for a comprehensive investigation into the budget's use, which is slated for discussion during the November budget hearings.
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Senator Joel Villanueva is questioning the allocation of P61.42 billion in flood control funds for the Bicol region for 2023 and 2024, demanding transparency from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
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Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co clarified that there is no "P9 billion budget" for flood control in the Bicol region, contrary to social media claims.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed openness to an investigation into government flood control projects, particularly those in the Bicol region, following criticisms about their effectiveness amidst recent storms.
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Senate President Francis Escudero announced that the Senate will closely examine the flood control programs within the proposed 2025 national budget following the devastating impact of severe tropical storm Trami.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. announced his intention to revive the Bicol River Basin Development Program (BRBDP), a project initiated by his father in 1973, in response to the severe damage caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in the Bicol Region.
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