Manila, Jan. 17 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called for an immediate completion of the Leyte Tide Embankment Project, which has been under construction for a decade.

During his speech at the Burauen Community College here, President Marcos said the project designed to shield coastal com munities from big waves should be given attention as this will improve the country's disaster resilience.

"Lagpas sa kalahati na ang nagawa sa proyektong ito. Hangad ko sana na sa lalong madaling panahon ay matapos na rin ito ng DPWH o Department of Public Works and Highways (More than half of this project is done. I hope that the DPWH or Department of Public Works and Highways will finish this as soon as possible)," the Chief Executive said....