Manila Bulletin
PBBM eyes revival of Bicol River Basin Dev’t Program under Marcos Sr
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.
Marcos stated that the BRBDP, which was a USAID project, had been instrumental in providing assistance despite facing challenges and that its cessation in 1986 led to its discontinuation.
The President highlighted that the BRBDP encompassed not only flood control but also crucial farm-to-market road projects aimed at supporting underdeveloped areas in Region 5.
Following an aerial inspection of storm-affected areas, Marcos noted that floodwaters in Bicol linger longer compared to regions like Batangas and Cavite, underscoring the need for improved flood mitigation measures.
He instructed local executives and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) during a situation briefing in Naga City regarding the revival of the program.
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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) anticipates that detailed engineering designs for the Bicol River Basin Development Program (BRBDP) will begin by 2025.
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. pledged to enhance disaster risk reduction and response efforts following widespread flooding caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Typhoon Leon.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that rubber boats will be sent to the Bicol Region to aid in flood rescue operations as soon as areas become accessible.
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The national government has allocated P130 million in aid to the Bicol Region, which recently experienced severe flooding due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
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