TACLOBAN CITY, March 18 -- The Northern Samar provincial government has inked a deal with Korean engineering firms to map out plans to curb floods in the province, the local government announced on Monday.

Under the memorandum of understanding, Kyong-Ho Engineering and Architects Co. and KCleng Co. Ltd. will serve as consultants in carrying out the pre-master plan study for the integrated water resources and flood control management project in Northern Samar.

According to the provincial government, the two Korean firms are reputable companies with vast experience in flood control, urban drainage, sewerage, and septage projects in South Korea and the Philippines.

"The project, which aims to address the persistent issue of flooding in th...