Benguet Dam Displaced Communities Now Face Flood Threat Amid Siltation
Indigenous communities in Benguet, Philippines, displaced decades ago for dam construction, now face severe flood risks due to river siltation. Local authorities are urging government intervention to address the escalating threat.
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