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Lacson seeks long-term, integrated flood control master plan
Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson is questioning the effectiveness of the Philippines' flood control spending, demanding accountability for nearly P2 trillion allocated from 2011 to 2025.
Lacson highlighted that despite this substantial expenditure by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), widespread flooding continues to plague the country.
He noted that the DPWH received P1.90788 trillion for flood control projects during this period, averaging about P348 million daily.
The senator expressed concern over potential fund misuse, citing that many projects were delayed or had unutilized funds.
Lacson is now calling for an integrated, long-term national master plan to address recurring flood issues.
He also pointed out that the P1.9 trillion figure might not be the total amount spent, as it excludes allocations for other agencies like the MMDA.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to submit a list of all flood control projects completed and ongoing since 2022.
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Senator Erwin Tulfo is urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to reallocate flood control funds from politicians to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
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Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson has called "shameless hypocrites" lawmakers who applauded President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address (SONA) that exposed anomalies in flood control projects, as some of them are allegedly involved in allocating funds for these graft-tainted projects.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has temporarily suspended the release of funds for certain flood control projects due to identified irregularities, as revealed by Senator Erwin Tulfo.
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