Garin: Restore vital flood-control projects in 2027 budget with strict safeguards
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-08-11 05:17 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Natural Disasters, Philippines, Tax & Budget, Sexual Violence, World News, Environment & Climate, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — Deputy Speaker Janette Garin on Monday called for the restoration of funding for flood control projects, but only in validated high-risk areas and under strict safeguards to prevent abuse.
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