00:00 In the meantime, the alleged spillover from the Bustos Dam as per National Irrigation Administration order
00:05 is being pinpointed as one of the causes of floods in the province of Bulacan.
00:10 Because of this, the NIA was interrogated and grilled in the hearing of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee
00:16 where irregularities came to light. Daniel Manalastas has the full story.
00:20 As many parts of Bulacan province went under floodwaters due to consecutive
00:28 typhoons and the effect of the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat, the alleged irregularities hounding
00:34 the National Irrigation Administration or NIA was brought up during the hearing of Senate Blue Ribbon Committee.
00:41 Senators pointed out the issue of premature release of alleged impounded water in dams,
00:47 particularly in Bustos, that was allegedly the main cause of Bulacan flooding.
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01:18 Senate leaders meanwhile pointed out that the problem of flooding must be addressed
01:23 immediately and effectively.
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01:43 Senators grilled the NIA over alleged discontinued or projects stuck in idle.
01:50 Senator Rafi Tulfo said these projects have budgets but were not implemented well.
01:56 Residents also lashed out on the NIA for allegedly destroying their place.
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02:49 Meanwhile, the NIA assured the lawmakers of transparency.
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03:21 Daniel Manalastas for The Nation.
