"The agency has P255 billion worth of flood control projects for this year but most of Metro Manila cities and nearby Luzon provinces are now deep in flood," KMP national chairperson Danilo Ramos said.
Sen. Ramon Revilla Jr. is poised to investigate the widespread flooding in Metro Manila and nearby areas and demand an explanation from DPWH and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority.
Ramos said that in 2023, the DPWH had a daily budget of P1.079 billion for flood management.
"What happened to the multibillion budget for draining water and dredging rivers?" he said.
This story is from the July 25, 2024 edition of The Philippine Star.
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