10K workers deployed for waterways clean-up

10K workers deployed for waterways clean-up

TEN thousand temporary workers will clean waterways across Metro Manila as part of the government’s flood-mitigating measures.In a statement, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said that the Bayanihan sa Estero Program will not only help reduce flooding during the rainy season but also provide a source of income for those still seeking permanent employment.“We know the hardships our fellow Filipinos face whenever heavy rains pour. That is why we ex…