Dy leads legislative hearing on Laguna flooding solutions in Calamba

House Speaker Faustino 'Bojie' G. Dy III led a delegation of lawmakers to Calamba, Laguna on Friday to engage residents and stakeholders on flood mitigation measures affecting the region. The LegisHear forum, held at the Jose Rizal Coliseum, brought together officials and community members to discuss a comprehensive flood management and mitigation plan for the Laguna Lake Basin.

Laguna Governor Sol Aragones and Calamba City officials welcomed the legislative hearing, underscoring local government support for addressing the perennial flooding challenges in the area. The forum provided a platform for residents to voice concerns and contribute to policy discussions on water management and infrastructure improvements.

The Laguna Lake Basin has long grappled with seasonal and occasional flooding that affects thousands of residents across multiple municipalities. The legislative engagement reflects efforts by the House leadership to develop coordinated approaches to flood prevention and disaster management in one of the country's most flood-prone regions.