TYPHOON OMPONG (international name: Mangkhut), the strongest to hit the country so far this year, left behind almost P7 billion in infrastructure damages, based on the partial estimate of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). In a statement yesterday, DPWH said the destruction includes P1.539 billion in roads; P52 million, bridges; P5.278 billion, flood control structures; and P78.30 million, public buildings. Over the past two weeks, DPWH regional and district offices were able to clear 77 roads that were closed due to Ompong and the southwest monsoon rains.

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