Marcos orders timely completion of Cagayan flood-control projects

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.| PHOTO: Official Facebook page of PCO

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday ordered the timely completion of flood-control projects in Cagayan following the recent typhoons that hit the province.

During an aid distribution activity in Isabela, Marcos said studies on the master plan of major river basins in the country are ongoing, particularly the Cagayan River Basin.

“We are also starting the renovation of Magat Dam. It is very important in Philippine agriculture,” he said in Filipino.

“Flood-control structures are also currently being built, such as the Tumauini River Multipurpose Project. It’s not just a flood, it’s not just flood control. It’s also going to help irrigate our farmers’ crops,” he added.

“Due to the changing weather and the strengthening of typhoons caused by climate change, the government is striving to alleviate the impact of these calamities, so we can avoid severe damage to life, property, and livelihood,” he also said.

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Last Tuesday evening, officials from Tumauini, Isabela declared a state of calamity in the town due to the massive flooding that submerged farms, houses, and killed thousands of livestock.

The town’s crop damage reached P299 million, while infrastructure damage is at P31.5 million due to the six consecutive typhoons that ravaged the country.