Marcos calls for revised Flood Control Masterplan due to climate change

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called for a revision of the country's Flood Control Masterplan due to the impact of climate change on tropical cyclones.

Marcos directed several government agencies, including the DPWH and DENR, to redesign flood control measures in response to changing weather patterns, emphasizing that existing controls cannot handle the increased rainfall.

During a speech in Oriental Mindoro, Marcos emphasized the need for high-quality infrastructure resilient to disasters and urged citizens to follow local government warnings during storms.

The President also ordered the DPWH, Department of Transportation, Department of Science and Technology, and LGUs to ensure the integrity of road networks and other infrastructures.

Marcos distributed PHP46.14 million in financial assistance to 4,546 farmers and fisherfolk affected by recent storms, including Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Super Typhoon Leon.