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Marcos orders tougher enforcement of flood prevention building restrictions
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed stricter implementation of no-build zone policies as part of efforts to mitigate flooding and enhance climate resilience across key regions. The directive was issued during a Cabinet meeting focused on disaster response in Central Luzon and Metro Manila.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is pushing for more rigorous enforcement of no-build zone regulations and related flood mitigation measures to shield communities from intensifying climate impacts, according to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Tuesday. The President issued the directive during a Central Luzon and Metro Manila Response Meeting attended by senior Cabinet officials tasked with disaster management and climate adaptation. The move signals the administration's commitment to strengthening existing safeguards against recurring flooding that has devastated communities across the archipelago. No-build zones typically designate areas prone to flooding or environmental degradation where construction is prohibited to preserve natural water absorption capacity and maintain protective barriers. The directive comes as the Philippines continues grappling with increased frequency and severity of weather-related disasters, prompting calls for more decisive enforcement of environmental protection policies.