Senators scold DENR exec for saying reforestation of watershed won't solve flooding woes

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MANILA - Senators on Thursday called out an Environment department official for saying that reforestation efforts and a crusade against illegal logging and quarrying in the Marikina Watershed would no

t help solve flooding woes in low-lying areas in Metro Manila.

"Don't make statements like that...because if the DENR is not bent on protecting our watershed, who will?" she said. Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu said that while the DENR is keen on protecting watersheds in the country, officials have yet to discuss technicalities on how much water each area could hold.

 

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