Tag: Ulysses and typhoon

Amid flooding in “Ulysses”-hit Cagayan, gov’t says it will require public transport cooperatives to plant trees for franchise acquisition

(Eagle News)–Transportation Secretary Art Tugade said the government would make the planting of trees a requirement for public transport cooperatives and individuals to acquire a franchise or license. Tugade made the announcement as he blamed the cutting of trees for the flooding woes of Cagayan amid the onslaught of Typhoon “Ulysses.” In a statement, Tugade added the Cagayan River was also prone to overflow during inclement weather. “Mapapakita ‘ho dito ‘yung dalawang pangangailangan: Number 1 […]