THE Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday bared plans to relocate thousands of families living illegally along Metro Manila’s waterways to prevent massive loss of lives during disasters.

Interior Secretary Manuel “Mar” Roxas 2nd said the relocation plan is part of the government’s disaster preparedness, especially since these families are in areas considered to be “geohazard”.

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