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BALAJADIA, MARK ASLEY J.

(MAIN-6)

WAKASAN ANG CORRUPT IBALIK ANG PERA NG TAUMBAYAN

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Magno, Dhenmark, E.

CRIM- MAIN 6

“When the hands that should build protection are the same hands that steal, the people are left to drown.”

“Corruption doesn’t just empty pockets, it washes away trust like a flood.”

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“Nakaupo pero walang ginagawa, habang kami’y lumulubog na sa baha.”

“Kahit gaano karami ang pera ninyo, wala ni isang doktor ang makapagpapalinaw ng inyong mga mata.”

"UPUAN" BY GLOCK 9

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Magno, Dhenmark, E.

CRIM MAIN 6

1. Why do the people who promise to protect us end up being the same ones who betray us?

2. How can leaders sleep soundly while whole communities stay awake, bailing out floodwater from their homes?

3. Is the real disaster the flood itself, or the corruption that makes us unprepared for it?

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PAREÑA, RAINE ALYANNAH C.

CRIM 6

"Upuan" by gloc 9

Di ko alam kung talagang maraming harang O mataas lang ang bakod O nagbubulag-bulagan lamang po kayo.

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ARCILLA, ANGELO, M.

(CRIM1-MAIN 6)

1. Why are high-ranking officials rarely convicted even when evidence of corruption is strong?

2. How many more lives must be lost before the government seriously cleans its own ranks of corrupt officials?

3. How long will Filipinos have to suffer from floods because of corrupt officials who prioritize their own pockets over people’s safety?

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BERGANOS, RENS ROI, P.

(CRIM MAIN-6)

Bato-bato sa langit, ang matamaan, huwag magalit

(Para itong sinasabi na kung sino man ang tamaan ng mga batikos tungkol sa katiwalian, huwag silang magtampo o magtanggol ng sarili, dahil alam naman nila sa kanilang konsensya kung sila ay guilty.

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BERGANOS, RENS ROI, P.

(CRIM MAIN-6)

1.Where does the allocated budget for flood control projects really go, and why do many flood-prone areas remain vulnerable despite billions of pesos spent each year?

2.How are “ghost projects” and substandard materials for flood control infrastructure allowed to pass government inspections and audits?

3.Why do the same contractors and politicians repeatedly get involved in questionable flood control projects without facing lasting consequences?

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DOMINGO, XYNDRIN B. ( CRIM-MAI 6) UPUAN GLOC-9 Kayo po na naka upo subukan nyo namang tumayo at baka matanaw at baka matanaw ninyo ang tunay na kalagayan ko. ( mga bawat kalagayan ng mamamayang pilipino na lumalaban ng patas sa araw-araw at naliligo sa sariling nilang pawis ngunit ang mga taong naka upo sa gobyerno ay nag papaka sasa lamang sa kabang-kaban na pera ng bayan

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DOMINGO, XYNDRIN B. ( CRIM-MAIN 6) 1. How can the long the goverment recover the billions of pesos lost to fraudulent flood control project 2. How can financial safeguards be integrated to prevent climate adaption funds from being diverted or misused throungh corruption practices? 3. How can be long standring issue o contractors with poor performance or graft cases still winning contrasts be addressed?

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Adrian Dela Cruz

Crim - Main 6

Ang hustisya ay para lang sa mga mayayaman

Walang lulubog na bayan kung walang corrupt

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1. From "Upuan" (Verse by Gloc 9)

"Mawalang galang na po sa taong nakaupo / Alam niyo bang pantakal ng bigas namin ay di puno?"

2.From "Bulsa" (Verse by Werdan)

"Sinong umaahon, tayo ba o sila? Mga ngiti nila habang nakalubog ka pa. Sa'n napunang bulsa, pinaghirapan kong mga barya. Minumulto na ng mga pangako niyo. Hoy!"

MANDALUPE, MARRY JOY, E.

BSCRIM MAIN 6

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1. Given the long history of corruption in Philippine flood control projects, why have systemic issues persisted for decades despite repeated scandals and how can the cycle be broken?

2. What happens to the billions of pesos allocated for flood control that instead go toward so-called "ghost projects" or substandard construction, and what is the real human cost of this corruption?

3. With investigations currently underway, will there be true and long-lasting accountability, or will those involved simply be punished while the corrupt system remains intact?

MANDALUPE MARRY JOY E.

BSCRIM MAIN 6

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Dhenmark E. Magno

CRI1 MAIN 6

''wag nyo tapakan ang katarungan''

''Kayo po na nakaupo

Subukan niyo namang tumayo''

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CARBONEL, JOHNDEL JAY, B.

CRIM-MAIN 6

"Upuan" by gloc 9

~Di ko alam kung talagang maraming harang O mataas lang ang bakod O nagbubulag-bulagan lamang po kayo.

"Kapangyarihan" by Ben&ben

~Nagsisilbi ka dapat.

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CARBONEL, JOHNDEL JAY, B.

CRIM-MAIN 6

1. Why do we keep drowning in floods while politicians swim in stolen money?

2. Do they ever think about the families who lose their homes every time the waters rise?

3. When will we finally see leaders who build for the people, not just for their own pockets?

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1 . Why do floods keep worsening despite the huge

funds spent on flood control projects?

2. How many ordinary Filipinos have to lose their homes and start over because of corruption in flood control?

3. When will accountability finally be stronger than greed in handling flood control projects?

Dhenmark E. Magno

CRI1 MAIN6

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CASTILLO, JENNYLYN R.

CRI1 MAIN-6

" Kayo po na nakaupo subukan niyo namang tumayo, at baka matanaw at baka matanaw ninyo ang tunay na kalagayan ko"

Upuan by:gloc 9

" Akala ninyo ba ang kapangyarihan ay nasa inyo, sino ba kayoo"

Kapangyarihan by:ben&ben

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CASTILLO, JENNYLYN R.

CRI1 MAIN-6

How are budgets for flood control projects tracked to ensure the money is actually used for construction and not lost to bribery or overpricing?

What punishments or consequences do corrupt officials face, and are there real examples of people being held accountable?

How can ordinary citizens monitor projects or report suspicious activity without fear of retaliation?

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SANTOS ROGELIO B.

CRIM MAIN-6

1. Ang hustisya ay para lamang sa may pera.

2. Kung walang corrupt, walang mahirap

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SERRANO JASPER B

CRI-MAIN-6

Ben&Ben feat SB19 KAPANGYARIHAN

Kayong mga hari harian pag kalaki na ng mga ulo,

Wag nyong kalilimutan na hawak hawak namin ang inyong trono, Nadidinig nyo paba ko? Pangako'y napako dahil sa korona sa ulo nyo."

Glock 9 WALANG NATIRA

"Lupa kong sinilangan ang pangalan ay pinas, Ngunit bakit parang puno na ang prutas ay pitas,

Nauungusan ng batas, parang inamag na bigas Lumalakas na ang ulan, ngunit ang payong ay butas, Tumatakbo nang madulas, mga pinuno ay ungas Sila lang ang nakikinabang, pero tayo ang utas."

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SANTOS ROGELIO B.

CRIM MAIN-6

1. What specific safeguards are in place to prevent conflicts of interest among government officials involved in awarding flood control contracts?

2. How are the performance and effectiveness of completed flood control projects evaluated, and what mechanisms exist to hold contractors accountable for substandard work?

3. What are the legal and institutional barriers that hinder the prosecution of individuals involved in flood control corruption, and how can these be overcome?

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QUIAPOS, ANGIE LYKA I.

CRI1- MAIN6

1.Why are flood control projects often left incomplete or abandoned?

2.Who should be accountable for unfinished flood control projects?

3. Why do Filipino leader don't do their obligation? why they acted like they are the enemies?

Is it really acceptable? a father caught stealing a 1 pack of milk for his son and got in jail while the Filipino leader steal a lot of money, money that is for taong bayan and then don't go to jail?

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LUZADA, LANCE ANDREI S.

BS CRIM MAIN-6

Tatsulok by bamboo

Hindi pula't dilaw tunay na mag kalaban ang kulay at tatak ay di siyang dahilan "HANGGAT MARAMI ANG LUGMOK SA KAHIRAPAN AT ANG HUSTISIYA AY PARA LANG SA MAYAMAN"

Iligtas ang hininga ng kay raming mga tao

at ang dating bukid ngayon ay sementeryo

Totoy kumilos ka baliktarin ang tatsulok

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SERRANO JASPER B.

CRI-MAIN-6

1. How does the government ensure that funds allocated for flood control projects are used efficiently and do not end up in the pockets of corrupt officials?

2. What concrete steps are being taken to hold individuals and companies involved in corruption cases in flood control projects accountable?

3. How can transparency and accountability be improved in the procurement and implementation processes of flood control projects to prevent corruption and ensure that projects are completed on time and on budget?

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ARA JOSSAINE M. AMADO

CRIM1- MAIN 6

1. From ABBA's "Money, Money, Money," the line "Must be funny, in the rich man's world,"

2. "Share it fairly but don’t take a slice of my pie," from the song "Money" by Pink Floyd.

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VANZUELA KHALED LAURENCE T.

CRIM1- MAIN6

1. Who benefits the most from the misuse of funds intended for flood control projects?

2. How does corruption in flood control projects directly affect the safety and livelihood of ordinary Filipinos?

3. What role can citizens and communities play in monitoring and reporting corruption in flood control programs?

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TUATIS, BJ P.

CRIM-MAIN-6

1. How much longer will communities suffer devastating floods while corrupt officials siphon away funds meant to protect them?

2. What are the names and positions of the individuals who have been implicated in flood control corruption scandals, and what measures are being taken to hold them accountable?

3. If flood control projects are so vital, why are they so vulnerable to corruption, and what drastic changes can be implemented to ensure funds reach their intended purpose?

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Ara Jossiane M. Amado

Crim1- Main 6

1. How can technology be leveraged to increase transparency and accountability in flood control projects, reducing opportunities for corruption?

2. What systemic changes within government agencies, like the Department of Public Works and Highways, are necessary to prevent corruption in flood control initiatives?

3. What role can international organizations and partnerships play in supporting anti-corruption efforts in the Philippines' flood control sector?

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How can technology be leveraged to increase transparency and accountability in flood control projects, reducing opportunities for corruption?

What systemic changes within government agencies, like the Department of Public Works and Highways, are necessary to prevent corruption in flood control initiatives?

What role can international organizations and partnerships play in supporting anti-corruption efforts in the Philippines' flood control sector?

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How can technology be leveraged to increase transparency and accountability in flood control projects, reducing opportunities for corruption?

What systemic changes within government agencies, like the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), are necessary to prevent corruption in flood control initiatives?

What role can international organizations and partnerships play in supporting anti-corruption efforts in the Philippines' flood control sector?

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TUATIS, BJ P.

CRIM-MAIN-6

CRIM1 MAIN6

1."Sabi pa nila ay dito mo rin matatagpuan Ang tao na nagmamay-ari ng isang upuan Na pag may pagkakatao'y pinag-aagawan

Kaya naman hindi niya pinakakawalan"

2."Lumakas man ang ulan

ay walang butas ang bubong

Mga plato't kutsara na hindi kilala ang tutong"

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BORREO ARJAY D.

CRIM1 MAIN6

1."Sabi pa nila ay dito mo rin matatagpuan Ang tao na nagmamay-ari ng isang upuan Na pag may pagkakatao'y pinag-aagawan

Kaya naman hindi niya pinakakawalan"

2."Lumakas man ang ulan

ay walang butas ang bubong

Mga plato't kutsara na hindi kilala ang tutong"

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CASPILLAN, JOSHUA V.

CRIM1 MAIN 6

1. “Habang may kanin na subo pa, ang tao sa kalsada walang makain.”

2. “Ang dami mong pangako pero ‘di mo tinutupad.”

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LICUDAN, ARLYN C.

CRI1-MAIN 6

1. “Kayo po na naka upo, subukan nyo namang tumayo, at baka matanaw na nyo ang tunay na kalagayan ko.”

2. “Di ko alam kung talagang maraming harang o mataas lang ang bakod o nagbubulag-bulagan lamang po kayo.”

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CASPILLAN, JOSHUA V.

CRIM1 MAIN 6

1. Where does the money really go? – With billions of pesos allocated for flood control projects every year, how much of it actually funds real infrastructure versus being lost to kickbacks, overpriced contracts, or ghost projects?

2. Why do the same areas keep flooding despite repeated projects? – If flood control structures are supposedly built, why do communities still experience the same devastating floods year after year? Are these projects poorly planned, substandard in quality, or deliberately left unfinished?

3. Who is held accountable? – When corruption in flood control projects is exposed, are government officials, contractors, and agencies genuinely punished, or do they continue to operate with impunity under

the same system?

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VANZUELA KHALED LAURENCE T.

CRIM1- MAIN6

1. "Mga bantay na laging bulong ng bulong wla namang kasala pero marami ang naka barong"

2. " At kahit hindi pasko sa lamesa ay may hamon sarap siguro maniraan sa bahay na ganyan"

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LICUDAN, ARLYN C.

CRI1-MAIN 6

1. Why does flooding remain a major problem even though millions are allocated every year for flood control projects?

2. Who really benefits from the funds for these projects the people or the corrupt officials?

3. How can we ensure transparency and accountability in the use of the budget for flood control projects?

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- "Must be funny, in the rich man's world," from ABBA's "Money, Money, Money" encapsulates the detachment and privilege enjoyed by the wealthy elite, a reality amplified by corruption and nepotism.

- "San napuntang bulsa pinaghirapan kong mga barya?" (Where did my hard-earned coins go?) This line highlights the disappearance of money that should have benefited the community, pointing to corruption and misuse of funds as the cause.

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1. Given the recurring and devastating floods across the Philippines, how much of the allocated budget for flood control projects is genuinely spent on effective infrastructure and maintenance, and how much is siphoned off through inflated costs, substandard materials, or ghost projects, directly contributing to the perennial loss of lives and property?

2. What specific mechanisms are currently in place to hold high-ranking officials, contractors, and their accomplices accountable for flood control corruption, and why do these mechanisms frequently fail to deliver justice and deter future illicit activities, despite clear evidence of project failures and public outcry?

3. Beyond individual acts of graft, what systemic vulnerabilities within the procurement process, project implementation, and oversight of flood control initiatives allow corruption to thrive, and what concrete, long-term reforms are urgently needed to dismantle these entrenched practices and ensure public funds are used for their intended purpose?

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OBENA, OCTAVIA OLIVIA M.(MAIN-6 BSCRIM)

"Kayo po na nakaupo Subukan niyo namang tumayo"

" At baka matanaw, at baka matanaw ninyo Ang tunay na kalagayan ko"

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DELOS POBRES ESJAY R.

CRIM MAIN 6

1. Why do some contractors deliver poorquality flood control structures despite receiving full payment?

2. How do political connections influence the awarding of flood control project contracts?

3. What happens to officials who are caught in corruption scandals involving flood control projects are they truly punished?

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DELOS POBRES ESJAY R.

CRIM1 MAIN 6

1"Mataas na pader pinapaligiran

At naka pilang mga mamahaling sasakyan"

2"Lumakas man ang ulan

ay walang butas ang bubong"

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BORREO ARJAY D.

1. Why do billions of pesos get allocated to flood control projects every year, yet flooding problems in many areas remain unsolved?

2. How are corrupt officials able to approve “ghost projects” or substandard flood control infrastructures without being held accountable?

3. What measures are being taken to ensure transparency and prevent the misuse of public funds in flood control projects?

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OBENA, OCTAVIA OLIVIA M.

1. How can government agencies and officials be held accountable for corrupt practices in flood control projects, and what measures can be implemented to prevent similar corruption in future infrastructure projects?

2. What role do you think corruption in flood control projects plays in exacerbating the impact of natural disasters on vulnerable communities, and how can the government prioritize the needs of these communities in disaster risk reduction and management?

3. What concrete steps can be taken to improve the transparency and oversight of flood control projects, ensuring that funds are used effectively and projects are completed on time and to a high standard?

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1. Why do billions of pesos get allocated to flood control projects every year, yet flooding problems in many areas remain unsolved?

2. How are corrupt officials able to approve “ghost projects” or substandard flood control infrastructures without being held accountable?

3. What measures are being taken to ensure transparency and prevent the misuse of public funds in flood control projects?

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Pontigon, Arx Dylan A. BSCRIM Main 6

1. “Diko alam kung talagang maraming harang O mataas lang ang bakod o nag bubulag bulagan lamang po kayo, kahit sa dami ng pera niyo walang doktor na makapagpapalinaw ng mata niyo”

2. “Mawalang galang lang po sa taong naka upo Alam niyo bang pangtakal ng bigas namin hindi puno”

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Pagsambugan, Jenny D.

Can the funds stolen by corrupt officials ever be recovered and rightfully redirected to support the Filipinos who have endured hardships and continue to strive with integrity?

How can we strengthen our laws to ensure that those who steal from flood control projects face real consequences, especially when the evidence is so clear?

How can those responsible be held accountable if they themselves are high-ranking government officials?

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Albinto Jedrick P (CRIM MAIN 6)

1 "Kayo po na naka upo

Subukan nyo namang tumayo"

2 "Di ko alm kung talagang maraming harang

O mataas lang Ang bakod

O nagbulag-bulagan lamang po kayo

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Pagsambugan,Jenny D. (CRI -MAIN 6)

1. Lumakas man ang ulan ay walang butas ang bubong

2. Kayo po na nakaupo subukan nyo namang tumayo

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Albinto Jedrick P (CRIM MAIN 6)

1. How can technology be used to increase transparency and accountability in flood control projects?

2. What are the long-term social and economic costs of corruption in flood control, especially for vulnerable communities?

3. What innovative solutions can be implemented to ensure that funds allocated for flood control are used effectively and reach the intended beneficiaries?

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Pontigon, Arx Dylan A. BSCRIM Main 6

1. Given the Philippines' geology and climate, which are peculiar to the country, what are the particular flood control project vulnerabilities most subject to corruption?

2. Given the Philippines' decentralized system of governance, how do local government units most effectively get monitored and held accountable for ensuring the correct use of flood control funds?

3. How to best engage local communities in the Philippines to monitor flood control projects and report cases of corruption?

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‎AGUILAR, MIA, A. (CRI1- MAIN 6)

1. “Habang mayroong naghihirap, mayroon ding nakaupo.”

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‎2. “Pera ng bayan, saan napunta?”

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AGUILAR, MIA A. (CRI1- MAIN 6)

Who are the key officials, contractors, and agencies most implicated in the misuse of flood control project funds, and how deep does the network of corruption go?

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‎Why do substandard and overpriced flood control infrastructures continue to get approved and implemented despite multiple investigations and public outcry?

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‎What safeguards, if any, are being enforced to ensure accountability, and why do existing anti-corruption mechanisms consistently fail to prevent the misuse of billions in public funds?

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RIOS, LEXIEAH KATE, D. (CRI1-MAIN 6)

1. "Ang tao na nagmamay-ari ng isang upuan Na pag may pagkakatao'y pinag-aagawan"

2. "Kayo po na naka upo

subukan n'yo namang tumayo"

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RIOS, LEXIEAH KATE, D. (CRI1-MAIN 6)

Why do flood control projects continue to be funded year after year, yet many communities still experience severe flooding?

Where does the allocated budget for flood control projects really go, and who ensures transparency and accountability?

How do corrupt practices in flood control projects affect the lives of ordinary citizens, especially the poor who are most vulnerable during flo

ods?