Manila, Sept. 5 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is laying the technical foundation for future, science-backed flood management infrastructure to strengthen long-term disaster preparedness across the country.

In line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to enhance nationwide flood resiliency, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the updating of all flood management master plans to protect the Filipino people from massive flooding year after year.

According to a Facebook post on Friday, the department is collaborating with the University of the Philippines - Project Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH), local government units (LGUs), and key partner agencies to integrate d...