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May 7, 2026

Can Borongan be a blueprint for nature-based flood control projects in the Philippines? (Part 2)

● Borongan City secures PSF grant for nature-based flood control, serving as model for other LGUs● Technical barriers and lack of resources hinder many LGUs from accessing climate adaptation funds● Tension persists between hard infrastructure preference and push for holistic, data-driven solutions

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Can Borongan be a blueprint for nature-based flood control projects in the Philippines? (Part 2)

May 7, 2026

Yolanda’s ‘ground zero’ faces hurdles as Philippines climate fund approvals lag (Part 1)

● Local governments struggle to access People’s Survival Fund due to complex requirements and slow approvals● Eastern Samar faces delays in climate funding as extreme weather worsens in the Philippines● Limited LGU capacity to develop actionable climate adaptation proposals cited as major barrier● Guiuan's decade-long wait for PSF approval highlights lack of feedback and transparency

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Can Borongan be a blueprint for nature-based flood control projects in the Philippines? (Part 2)

Yolanda’s ‘ground zero’ faces hurdles as Philippines climate fund approvals lag (Part 1)