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Flood control funds should be given to DPWH not politicians: Senator
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).
Tulfo believes that allowing politicians to implement flood control projects leads to mismanagement and ineffective outcomes.
He stated that the DPWH should be the sole entity responsible for implementing these projects to ensure proper execution.
The senator also expressed his intent to investigate the disbursement of flood control funds due to persistent flooding issues.
Tulfo highlighted that the Philippines' flooding problem is exacerbated by small drainage systems and a lack of spillways.
He advocates for a master plan for flood control, emphasizing that the DPWH should lead its implementation, not politicians.
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