Typhoon ‘Egay’, Monsoon Rains Estimated Damage to Infra Now at P6.94-B
As of 12:00 noon Tuesday, August 1, 2023, the combined effects of southwest monsoon and Typhoon Egay has caused P6.94-billion damage to roads, bridges and flood-control structures.
Citing a report from the Department of Public Works and Highways Bureau of Maintenance, DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan said that P1.17 Billion was the reported damage on roads, P162.6 Million on bridges, and P5.60 Billion on flood-control structures.