Marcos orders Quiaoit River dredging, funding for diversion channels in Ilocos Norte to prevent flooding
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-08-08 13:30 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Philippines, Environment & Climate, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered round-the-clock dredging operations along the Quiaoit River and the funding of two diversion channels to protect residents of Ilocos Norte from recurring floods, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said on Saturday.
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