Manila, Aug. 17 -- Lone District Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said he will organize a flood control summit to tackle solutions that would address the recurring floods in this highly urbanized city.

"To address the flooding in our city, we are spearheading the convening of a flood control summit to discuss and to resolve to adopt real, doable solutions," Benitez said in a statement over the weekend, but did not announce the date yet.

The former mayor of Bacolod said he will bring together residents and those from surrounding areas, as well as national and local government officials, contractors, and experts.

Last month, monsoon rains caused floods in the northern part of the city, affecting more than 5,000. Adjacent Talisay City also e...