Flooding is not new to the Philippines

Flooding is not new to the Philippines. But current flood control projects afflicted by “kleptosirosis” is!
A description of flooding can be found in the 17th century Jesuit account of Pedro Chirino. This photo from the early 20th century shows Pinoys wading in a flood, what is new today is catching leptospirosis from floodwaters.



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Published on August 20, 2025 04:59
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