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Opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Tuesday sought a congressional investigation into Manila Bay reclamation projects in the aftermath of severe Metro Manila flooding during the Super Typhoon Carina -enhanced monsoon rains.House Deputy Minority Leader France Castro, House Assistant Minority Leader Arlene Brosas, and Kabataan party-list lawmaker Raoul Manuel sought the investigation in their House Resolution 1814.
“It is imperative to investigate the impact of these reclamation projects on flood-prone areas to ensure the protection of communities, the environment, and the fulfillment of legal mandates pertaining to environmental conservation and disaster risk reduction,” they added.
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