Did a shelved anti-disaster scheme lead to Philippines’ corrupted flood control projects?

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Alan RoblesJanuary 25, 2026 at 05:00 AM

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The Philippines is reinstating the Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH) project, a disaster monitoring and simulation program, after it was defunded nine years ago. Congress will allocate 1 billion pesos in the 2026 budget for NOAH, which identifies risk areas, monitors threats like typhoons, and models disaster simulations. Launched in 2012 following the devastating typhoon Sendong, NOAH provided accessible hazard maps to the public. Some believe the project's cancellation contributed to a rise in corrupted flood control projects, as NOAH data informs effective placement of these projects. The revival aims to improve disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts across the country.

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Mindanao 50% Congress 60% Benigno Aquino III 60% Typhoon Sendong (Tropical Storm Washi) ×270% Rodrigo Duterte 80% Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH) ×390% Philippines ×290%

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noah project 100% disaster monitoring 90% philippines 90% flood control 80% disaster simulation 70% corruption 70% risk assessment 70% typhoon 60% flood management 60% natural disasters 50%

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