Manila, July 22 -- Amid worsening flooding and recurring natural calamities, three senators on Tuesday pushed for a stronger, more coordinated approach to disaster preparedness, highlighting the need for systemic reforms in flood control, waste management, and emergency response.

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada, Senator Loren Legarda, and Senator Joel Villanueva each called for immediate and strategic action, saying fragmented solutions and lack of enforcement have allowed the country's flood and disaster risks to worsen.

Estrada renewed his push for the creation of a Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR) and the establishment of disaster food banks nationwide. He said the two measures are designed to improve long-term pl...