COA orders audit of flood control projects

DOE pushes for waste reduction to curb flooding

The Commission on Audit (COA) has ordered an investigation into the flood control projects in Bulacan on allegations of fraud and other irregularities. After the rollout of the Sumbong sa Pangulo website dedicated for the probe and assessment of flood-control projects in the country, Malacanang said that they have received 1,148 reports and 823 feedback on the said website. Read more

Meanwhile, as Metro Manila grapples with persistent flooding during the rainy season, the Department of Energy (DOE) is renewing its focus on waste-to-energy (WTE) as a potential solution to both reduce waste and contribute to the country’s energy supply.