Metro Manila flood project delay trims 2026 infra completion target

Inquirer.net - Sep 22, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration has dropped the long-delayed Metro Manila Flood Management Project from its list of flagship projects targeted for completion this year, bringing the number of projects set for a 2026 finish down to just eight. Data from the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (Depdev) as of the second quarter showed

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