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DPWH chief inspects Baguio landslide damage, assesses emergency response
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon visited the Guisad Surong landslide site in Baguio City to evaluate infrastructure damage and protective measures. The inspection focused on securing funding for emergency response and slope stabilization works.
LSN Philippines ·
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon conducted an on-site inspection of the Guisad Surong landslide site on Friday, accompanied by Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong, to assess damage from the incident and determine necessary protective measures for affected residents.
The inspection prioritized evaluating immediate needs for emergency response efforts and slope protection works in the landslide-affected area. Officials examined infrastructure damage sustained in the incident and identified critical interventions required to ensure resident safety.
A primary focus of the visit was addressing funding mechanisms for the emergency response and implementing slope stabilization measures to prevent further incidents. The Public Works Department sought to determine resource requirements and timeline for completion of protective infrastructure work.
The inspection reflects government efforts to provide immediate assistance to affected communities while planning longer-term solutions to address geological hazards in the area.