P5-M RIVER WALL COLLAPSES
(August 12 2026) Residents looking at the alleged P5-million river wall that collapsed in Brgy. Prenza II, Marilao Bulacan, on Wednesday August 12 2026. They the incidents happened Tuesday amid heavy rains brought by enhanced southwest monsoon. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced that the government has proposed ₱107.4 billion for flood control projects under the 2027 national budget, including funds for the maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and improvement of existing infrastructure. Of the amount, ₱19.6 billion is earmarked for ongoing foreign-assisted projects, while ₱3.41 billion is proposed for the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s flood control program. The 2026 budget also includes ₱1 billion for Project NOAH, whose flood-risk mapping tools could help lawmakers assess proposed flood control projects. Photo/Analy Labor
