Manila, Sept. 2 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the government is now implementing a flood control master plan that has been in place for decades.

""We already have a masterplan. It's just never been executed. We are only executing it now," Marcos told reporters Wednesday after inspecting repair works at a collapsed bridge in Tarlac.

"We have had a master plan for decades pero walang ginawa. Ngayon lang natin sinisimulan (but nothing was done. We are only starting it now)," he added.

Marcos' remarks come as Central Luzon, Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon grapple with widespread flooding brought by heavy monsoon rains.

Malacanang has repeatedly called for the implementation of long-term flood control measures, including...