Flood control measures need to be reviewed, Marcos says

by Catherine S. Valente - Javier Joe Ismael

Jul 26, 2024 12:18 am

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Thursday he is open to a review of flood control projects after Metro Manila and other parts of the country suffered heavy flooding caused by torrential rains brought by Typhoon 'Carina.'

Speaking to reporters after inspecting storm-hit areas in Valenzuela and Navotas, Marcos said that although rains from 'Carina' were not as bad as Typhoon 'Ondoy,' which ravaged the country in 2009, 'the effect was greater than Ondoy.'

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