By FREDDIE VELEZ
Wading through flooded streets, more than 2,000 residents staged a protest on Saturday, Sept. 20, to denounce the persistent flooding in their town and alleged corruption in flood control projects.
Dressed in black, participants from various sectors—including teachers, workers, transport groups, fishermen, vendors, senior citizens, and youth—marched in solidarity to demand accountability from officials.
The demonstration was organized by Tindig Hagonoy, which criticized the slow pace of investigations into flood control anomalies, noting that no individuals have been held liable.
The protest also featured a cultural program at the town plaza, where local performers and musicians joined residents in amplifying their call for justice and immediate solutions.
Residents vowed to sustain their campaign until long-term measures are put in place to address the town’s decades-old flooding problem.
