Lacson flags flood billions, ‘uniform’ P180M regional funds

MANILA, Philippines — The government risks wasting billions of pesos more on flood control without a clear, long-term program to guide spending, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said, questioning the proposed P107.4-billion allocation for flood control under the 2027 national budget. Lacson said the proposed funding demanded scrutiny, particularly after the government had already spent P1.939