With the onset of the rainy season, the government’s flood mitigation program will shift to high gear, Malacanang said on Sunday.

In an interview over state-run Radyo ng Bayan, Presidential Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will implement the flood mitigation program under a comprehensive master plan that aims to lessen the impact of floods in the metropolis and neighboring provinces.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details