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Marcos visits flood-hit areas in Malabon, Navotas
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered a reexamination of flood control infrastructure designs following the severe flooding experienced in Metro Manila due to the intensified southwest monsoon.
Marcos noted that the recent flooding in Valenzuela and Navotas, despite having less rainfall than Typhoon Ondoy in 2009, resulted in worse effects and submerged more areas.
He pointed out that existing flood control projects, including pumping stations, were hindered by blockages from garbage, indicating a problem with their functionality.
The President also cited climate change as a contributing factor to the widespread flooding.
This directive comes after Marcos personally inspected the flood-affected areas in Valenzuela and Navotas.
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