Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Francis Tolentino said yesterday they have sent the list of identified informal settlers residing in eight identified priority waterways in Metro Manila who are scheduled to be relocated by next December.
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Once shanties have been removed, the government can start with the flood-preventing projects which are hampered by the presence of illegal structures along the waterways.
The move is part of the flood control master plan in a bid to solve the perennial flood problems in the Metro Manila.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Philippines: Biometrics help Manila facilitate better flood control measures
Biometric census on informal settler families living along Manggahan Floodway has already been completed (Manila Bulletin)
