MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. over the weekend instructed local officials in Bicol to revisit an old river basin project which could help address future flooding in the region.

The chief executive floated the idea as he made rounds in various evacuation areas in Naga City last Saturday, October 26, to provide cash assistance and food packs to the victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.

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