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DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 29 July 2026) —  As Secretary Vince Dizon questioned why the local offices of the Department of Public Works and Highways had not dredged the rivers that caused major floods here Friday last week, Rep. Paolo Z. Duterte asked the head of the DPWH to look at his own office.  Secretary Vince Dizon inspects on Wednesday (29 July 2026) the damage caused by last week’s flood in Bangkal, Davao City. Photo courtesy of DPWH In a statement Wednesday morning, Duterte posted a tirade that accused the DPWH to be at fault at the absence of flood control measures across Davao City’s waterways. On Friday, the Matina and Talomo rivers overflowed, flooding several areas in the city even though there was no rain downstream. The Office of Civil Defense has listed five general areas badly hit during last week’s floods — Talomo, Matina, Sto. Nino, Los Amigos, and Bangkas.  “Tama ka, Vince Dizon. Nakakagalit talaga” (You’re right, Vince Dizon. It’s...