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AS heavy rains brought about by Tropical Cyclone Kristine inundated the Bicol Region to an extent not seen in 30 years, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said it would be changing the way it deals with rampant flooding across the country.
Stung by criticism and allegations of corruption in flood control projects, DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said flooding needs to be addressed holistically, stressing that engineering solutions are just part of it.
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