Philippine village uses bamboo and oyster shells to hold back floods

Pamarawan, a village in the Philippines, has adopted a coastal defense system built from natural materials to counter flooding. The setup combines bamboo poles, oyster shells and coconut husks to withstand strong waves and keep sediment from being washed away. No flooding has been reported in the village for nearly two years since the project began. Officials are now considering replicating the approach in other areas vulnerable to floods.