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Noong October 2024, sinabi ni dating Palace spokesperson Harry Roque na may P9.4 bilyong flood control budget ang Bicol para noong 2023. Sabi naman ni Zaldy Co, representative ng Ako Bicol party-list, wala namang bilyong pisong budget. Pareho silang mali dahil P29.4 billion ang budget noong 2023. Nitong Marso, sinabi ni Sen. Imee Marcos na may P150 billion flood control budget ang Bicol.

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