THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Sunday blamed overpopulation and the public's improper garbage disposal for the recent flooding in Metro Manila after Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon brought torrential rains.
THE Department of Public Works and Highways on Sunday blamed overpopulation and the public's improper garbage disposal for the recent flooding in Metro Manila after Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon brought torrential rains.In a radio interview, Public Works Secretary Manual Bonoan said they were ready to explain to lawmakers and individuals why Metro Manila was flooded in so many areas.'We are ready to explain if asked about what the department has done,' he said.
'The call for an audit is not just a financial scrutiny but a moral imperative to protect citizens from the continual distress and danger posed by ineffective flood control measures. With the DPWH's proposed budget of P245 billion for 2024, there is an urgent need to account for these funds and rectify any malpractices,' he said.
Improper Dumping Of Garbage Caused NCR Floods
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