Failed Flood Control: A Silent Epidemic

The Philippines, a land of beauty, battles relentless flooding. Often,

this isn't just natural. Failed flood control projects turn heavy rains into widespread

disasters, devastating communities. For young Lito, his home becomes a submerged playground.

Murky waters disrupt life, forcing families to navigate dangerous streets and live in

unsanitary conditions. These stagnant floodwaters are silent killers. They're breeding grounds for Cholera,

Leptospirosis, and Dengue-carrying mosquitoes, turning every puddle into a grave health risk.

Lito, like many children, suffers the consequences. He falls ill from preventable diseases,

his studies interrupted, his joyful spirit overshadowed by sickness. Beyond Lito, entire communities grapple