UP, MMDA Forge Partnership to Enhance Metro Manila Flood Resilience
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the University of the Philippines (UP) have signed a memorandum of understanding to bolster flood management in Metro Manila. This collaboration aims to leverage research and science-based planning to mitigate the impact of frequent flooding in the capital region.
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