00:00Architect and urban planner Felino Palafox highlighted that the Philippines, particularly Metro Manila, has faced flooding issues for over 50 years.
00:09He stressed that effective flood control requires eliminating corruption in government agencies, strong political will and cooperation from the president, local government units, barangay leaders, and lawmakers.
00:22Palafox downplayed climate change as a major factor, citing poor implementation of flood control projects and long-standing waste management issues as the primary causes.
00:34He has submitted recommendations to the Marcos Jr. administration and remains cautiously hopeful for positive action.
