House delegation meets Laguna residents on flood mitigation
A Philippine House delegation visited Calamba, Laguna, to discuss a comprehensive flood mitigation and management plan for the Laguna Lake Basin with residents and stakeholders. Local officials welcomed the initiative, which provided an avenue for public input.
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