age with their building debris being thrown on canals and waterways. Dayanghirang said that the City Engineer’s Office can cancel their drainage permit if ever there are violations also the CEO can call attention to these erring developers. However he admits that the CEO lacks the manpower to cover all business establishments in the city. “Kelangan, massive effort ng city na monitor ang compliance sa drainage plan “(a massive effort is needed by the city to monitor the businesses
compliance to their drainage plan) Dayanghirang said. He said that flooding in the city can be mitigated by appropriate engineering interventions and community support. The participation of the community can be in the form of adhering to the provisions of the Solid Waste Management Act which prohibits dumping of wastes in waterways and canals and also by helping in the drainage clean-up drive thru the Food- for- Work program. The City Government launched its Food-For- Work program in February of this year which provides for local volunteers to do drainage and canal clean-up in exchange for food and groceries. The program now covers 37 barangays and has over 23,000 volunteers. (PIA/RG Alama)
REGIONAL GALLERY
Soldiers carry the casket bearing the remains of their comrade killed during a clash between MILF forces in Albarka, Basilan which left 18 other troopers dead. (photo taken by NBN reporter Ethel Cantor Constantino at the Phil. Air Force TOG-XI tarmac in Davao City) Tuesday, October 25, 2011
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