Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu has proposed the immediate dredging of Cagayan River and planting of some 200 million tree seedlings on low-lying agricultural areas in Cagayan following one of the worst flooding in the province in decades. Cimatu said these interventions, which we can be started immediately, can make a significant difference. He cited that the DENR has been continuously conducting reforestation activities in Cagayan through the Enhanced National Greening Program (ENGP) with focus on upland areas.

De Vera-Ruiz, E. (2020, November 17). Cagayan River dredging, planting of 200 M trees proposed. Manila Bulletin, p. 2.