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DPWH allocates P2 billion for Davao flood control in 2027 budget
The Department of Public Works and Highways has confirmed it secured P2.024 billion for flood mitigation projects across Davao Region in next year's budget, countering claims that funding was omitted.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has clarified that it allocated P2.024 billion for priority flood control and mitigation projects throughout the Davao Region in the 2027 national budget.
The agency issued the statement to address concerns raised by ACT Teachers Representative Antonio Tinio, who had questioned whether flood management funding for the region was excluded from the proposed budget submission.
The DPWH's allocation represents a significant commitment to addressing flooding challenges that regularly affect communities across Davao Region. The projects are expected to enhance drainage infrastructure, improve water management systems, and strengthen disaster preparedness in vulnerable areas.
The clarification comes as the government continues to prioritize infrastructure investments aimed at reducing flood-related damages and protecting lives and livelihoods in flood-prone regions across the country. Officials said the Davao Region funding is part of broader nationwide flood mitigation initiatives included in the proposed 2027 budget.