{"id":120173,"date":"2017-09-28T23:01:09","date_gmt":"2017-09-29T03:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=120173"},"modified":"2017-09-28T23:01:09","modified_gmt":"2017-09-29T03:01:09","slug":"ph-japan-to-implement-key-flood-control-programs-dpwh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2017\/09\/28\/ph-japan-to-implement-key-flood-control-programs-dpwh\/","title":{"rendered":"PH, Japan to implement key flood control programs: DPWH"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_95120\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-95120\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/13962521_1032926376820847_7666003589895616874_n-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-95120\" src=\"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/13962521_1032926376820847_7666003589895616874_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"FILE: Department of Public Works and (Photo: Department of Public Works and Highways, Philippines\/ Facebook)\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/13962521_1032926376820847_7666003589895616874_n-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/13962521_1032926376820847_7666003589895616874_n-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/13962521_1032926376820847_7666003589895616874_n-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/13962521_1032926376820847_7666003589895616874_n-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-95120\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">FILE: Department of Public Works and (Photo: Department of Public Works and Highways, Philippines\/ Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>MANILA\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 The Philippines and Japan will be working together in the implementation of multi-billion worth flood control projects in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar revealed the strategic partnership between the two governments in connection with various projects, at the Third Philippines-Japan Joint Committee Meeting on Infrastructure Development and Economic Cooperation held on September 25.<\/p>\n<p>Among the undertakings include the Paranaque Spillway (Tunnel) Project, the Cavite Industrial Area Flood Management Project and the Davao River Basin Flood Control Project.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith the assistance of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), we are now doing the feasibility study for the Paranaque Spillway Tunnel Project, a 9.2-km spillway which is expected to shorten flood inundation in the shoreline of Laguna de Bay and reduce flood damages in the area,\u201d Villar said in a statement Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe PHP10 Billion project, which will include a 3.3-km tunnel, is expected to start implementation in 2018,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, the DPWH chief presented the Cavite Industrial Area Flood Management Project, which is expected to protect 7,000 houses or 556 hectares along Cavite Industrial Area, covering Imus, San Juan, and Canas River Basins.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur JICA Loan for the financial assistance on the Cavity Industrial Area Flood Management Project is targeted to be approved by November 2017,\u201d Villar said.<\/p>\n<p>He also presented the Davao River Basin Flood Control Project, a Php2.23-billion project encompassing Davao River, Talomo River and Matina River.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMasterplan and feasibility study for the Davao River Basin Flood Control Project is expected to start first quarter of 2018,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Villar added, \u201cIn the Philippines pursuit of ushering in the Golden Age of Infrastructure, we thank the Japanese government for being a great partner in our economic development by constantly providing us with development assistance, financing, and innovative technology.\u201d\u00a0<em><strong>(PNA)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MANILA\u00a0\u2014 The Philippines and Japan will be working together in the implementation of multi-billion worth flood control projects in the 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