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Reality check? Marcos admits flood control infra ‘not enough’
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.
Senator Imee Marcos had previously urged the DPWH and other agencies to explain the allocation of P132 billion for Bicol flood control projects.
President Marcos acknowledged that existing flood control infrastructure, even those built after Typhoon Ondoy, are overwhelmed by the current scale of weather events.
He stated that the country is facing unprecedented weather challenges that exceed historical precedents.
The President's comments came after Severe Tropical Storm Kristine caused widespread flooding across the nation.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. admitted that the government's response to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine was insufficient, stating, "It's never enough. It's never enough. I wish we could do more."
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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 "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to include victims of typhoons Kristine and Leon in their prayers this Undas, aside from remembering departed loved ones.
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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.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured the public that the government is in "full control" of disaster management efforts despite the destruction caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Typhoon Leon.
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