Davao City, Jan. 6 -- The city government here has strengthened its flood mitigation efforts by acquiring a heavy-duty vacuum jetting truck to clear clogged drainage systems and reduce street flooding.

Paul Bermejo, head of the city's Ancillary Services Unit, told the Philippine News Agency in a message on Tuesday that similar equipment is already being used in countries such as Dubai, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates.

"I don't have any information yet on whether other local government units here in the country are using the same equipment," Bermejo added.

The PHP18 million vehicle was funded by the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, reflecting the city government's continued investment in disaster resilience an...