Protocols: Protect the dams or prevent floods - Philippines
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Marichu A. Villanueva writes for the Phistar that given the severe flooding following typhoons 'Pedring' and 'Quiel' that visited Luzon one after the other, it is important and timely to revisit and identify any gaps in the existing government policies, programs, and systems for reducing disaster risks.