DPWH, tiniyak na sisikaping bilisan ang implementasyon ng Bicol River Basin Development Project, alinsunod sa direktiba ni PBBM

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00:00The Department of Public Works and Highways is crying.

00:02They are trying to speed up the implementation of the Bicol River Basin Development Project

00:08in accordance with the Directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.

00:12This is Patrick De Jesus' report.

00:16In accordance with the Directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.

00:21to re-study the Bicol River Basin Development Program,

00:25DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said

00:28that the target is to start detailed engineering in the so-called project next year

00:33while the civil works is in 2026.

00:37Bicol Region is one of the most affected

00:40after the eruption of Hurricane Christine.

00:43It is expected to be replaced by the Bicol River Basin Development Program

00:48which was projected by the former President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Sr.

00:52However, in 1986, DPWH said

00:57that the project will cost almost P80 billion

01:02from short-term to long-term implementation

01:05where the Korean government will help in funding through a soft loan.

01:10We will try our best actually to hasten the implementation of the President's orders.

01:17The Bicol River Basin is the confluence of the rivers, the flood.

01:25Even the tributaries coming from Mayon Volcano

01:29go here to the Amica Marine Resort.

01:32That's how strong the accumulation of floods is.

01:37In addition to this, there is also a comprehensive study

01:41for flood control in all 18 river basins across the country

01:46led by DNR.

01:48That's a long-term solution.

01:50We might reach the end of it, right?

01:53But that's the right direction.

01:56So there's an executive order issued by the President.

01:59When it comes to comprehensive, of course, engineering solutions are a major component.

02:05And it also has an environmental aspect and social aspect

02:11as well as the discipline of the people, right?

02:14These are just part of a long-term flood solution

02:17while the local flood control projects are still being studied.

02:22Many have been asking me,

02:24there are a lot of funds already invested in flood control projects, etc.

02:30But I said, yes, there are a lot.

02:33But I think these flood control projects

02:39are the local priorities that address the immediate requirements

02:47to mitigate the protection of low-lying areas

02:52in their respective municipalities or regions.

02:56Meanwhile, assistance to the affected areas continues to be provided.

03:01More than 600,000 family food packs have been distributed by DSWD.

03:07According to the AFP, EDCA sites are also being used

03:11for the rapid deployment of assets.

03:14EDCA sites may also serve as a command and control point for multiple nations.

03:20Just like now, Malaysia and Singapore are already helping.

03:25So we can use EDCA sites as a command and control hub.

03:30According to NDRRMC, there are already 6.1 million individuals

03:36who were affected by the Christina Tsunami.

03:39And 140,000 families, or half a million individuals,

03:44are still staying in evacuation centers.

03:47As of 116,000 people have recovered

03:53while 30,000 are missing.

03:56Patrick de Azuz for Pamansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.

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