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‘Waste of taxpayers’ money’: Caloocan residents slam ‘useless’ drainage project
PH🏛️ PoliticsProgressive11 hr. ago

‘Waste of taxpayers’ money’: Caloocan residents slam ‘useless’ drainage project

Residents of Caloocan City in the Philippines have criticized a P9.6 million road rehabilitation and drainage system project in Libis Espina, which they claim failed to address persistent flooding issues. Despite the project being completed by Dreamworx Builder and Trading Incorporated, locals report that flooding continues during heavy rains, undermining the project's intended purpose. Vegetable and fruit vendors like Karen Libiran and Jessica Santiago expressed frustration, noting that while the street gutters appeared improved, the flooding remained. Fish vendor Liza Cadiz highlighted the economic impact of recurring floods, which disrupt sales and supply chains. Pedicab driver Lolito Layson also noted that the repeated rehabilitation efforts have not resolved the issue, affecting his ability to earn a living. The criticism suggests concerns over the effectiveness of infrastructure spending and whether funds were properly utilized.

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Rappler logoRapplerIndependentProgressive11 hr. ago
‘Waste of taxpayers’ money’: Caloocan residents slam ‘useless’ drainage project

Residents of Caloocan City in the Philippines have criticized a P9.6 million road rehabilitation and drainage system project in Libis Espina, which they claim failed to address persistent flooding issues. Despite the project being completed by Dreamworx Builder and Trading Incorporated, locals report that flooding continues during heavy rains, undermining the project's intended purpose. Vegetable and fruit vendors like Karen Libiran and Jessica Santiago expressed frustration, noting that while the street gutters appeared improved, the flooding remained. Fish vendor Liza Cadiz highlighted the economic impact of recurring floods, which disrupt sales and supply chains. Pedicab driver Lolito Layson also noted that the repeated rehabilitation efforts have not resolved the issue, affecting his ability to earn a living. The criticism suggests concerns over the effectiveness of infrastructure spending and whether funds were properly utilized.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the criticism of the drainage project as a failure of governance and public spending, implying potential mismanagement or lack of accountability. While the focus is on local infrastructure, the broader implication relates to public policy and government performance, which are left

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