At that time, residents and officials had not predicted the implication of the extensive growth of the water hyacinths until it was too late.
“Let’s call the attention of the [national office of the Department of Public Works and Highways] to address this immediately as this has not been turned over to BARMM,” Sinarimbo said.
On Tuesday, BARMM Bantay-Tulay teams worked manually, cutting and separating the clogged water hyacinths to clear the waterway. The DPWH-12 deployed a Watermaster amphibious excavator to help in the task.
2011 was a remarkable year, that despite the calamity brought by heavy flooding after the flow of water diverted its way going to Cotabato City.[]
People from various sectors volunteered to help unclog the river, showed a unifying gestures from both military and police and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels, which worked elbow-to-elbow for the betterment of all constituents.[]
