HEARING ON PERENNIAL FLOODING

HEARING ON PERENNIAL FLOODING. Senator Joel Villanueva (2nd from left) discusses with Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan (left) the perennial flooding in the country, such as what occurred during the recent onslaught of Super Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon, during the Committee on Public Works’ second public hearing at the Senate in Pasay City on Thursday (Aug. 1, 2024). Bonoan sought more funding for his department's flood control initiatives, such as the dredging and desilting of principal rivers. (PNA photo by Avito Dalan)