President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday highlighted the government’s intensified efforts to build more dams and flood control projects to cope with climate change and secure water for homes and farms.
During the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas rally in Batangas City, President Marcos said that for the first time, six typhoons hit the country between October to December last year — highlighting the need for the nation to make necessary adjustments.
“Panay ang patayo po natin ng mga dam. Panay po ang patayo natin ng mga flood control project dahil nagbabago po ang panahon,” the Chief Executive noted. “Kailangan nating pagandahin ang ating flood control.”
He said the construction of dams is also significant, especially after the country experienced the El Niño phenomenon last year, which affected food production.
“Handa na po tayo kahit mangyari po ulit ‘yun ay nakahanda na rin po tayo dahil tiningnan po natin ang pagkukulang namin noong nakaraang El Niño,” said the President.
Aside from enhancing flood control, President Marcos said his administration also focuses on securing an adequate water supply for household consumption and agricultural irrigation.
“Hindi lamang flood control kasama na rin po ‘yan ‘yung pag-iipon ng tubig para mainom ng mga household at para sa irigasyon sa agrikultura,” the President pointed out.
He said dams are also being built to generate power to address the growing electricity demand in households and industries.
Additionally, the Chief Executive said the country completed the “One Grid” last year, which could ensure an adequate electricity supply in all areas of the country.
“Mayroon din po tayong tinatayo para ‘yung kuryente hindi na tayo magkulang. Dito lamang sa nakaraang isang taon, nabuo na po natin ‘yung tinatawag na One Grid,” the President noted.
He explained that having “one grid” means the entire country shares a single power network, so all electricity flows through the same system nationwide.
“Dati putol ‘yan sa Mindanao, putol ‘yan sa Negros, putol ‘yan sa Luzon. Ngayon, may koneksyon na ‘yun at makikita natin nagiging mas maganda ang sitwasyon natin sa kuryente,” the President added. | PND
