MANILA, Philippines — The P10-million budget being spent on maintaining Magat Dam annually is not enough, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) revealed Tuesday.
During the House committee’s joint hearing on agriculture and food and the committee on North Luzon growth quadrangle, NIA Administrator Ricardo Visaya was asked if the agency has an estimated cost and time to maintain Magat Dam.
In response, Visaya said the agency spends P5 million to P10 million annually to maintain the dam but quickly added that it was not enough.
“Kulang po ‘yun (It’s not enough to maintain its optimal state),” Visaya said.
“Dahil nga po sa kulang ang budget so malaki ‘yung pagkukula…
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