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Marcos to DPWH: Study work on watershed containment in Sierra Madre
President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. tasked the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to explore the possibility of constructing additional containment structures for watersheds in the Sierra Madre area, Secretary Manny Bonoan said Monday.
Speaking to reporters, Bonoan said this move aims to mitigate flooding and minimize environmental damage.
'In the meantime, the President has instructed us to look into possible containment structures of watersheds of Sierra Madre. Pag-aaralan namin kung ano ang mga pwedeng gagawin namin,' Bonoan said.
Bonoan added that the DPWH would conduct feasibility studies and may seek funding assistance from the Japanese government for the proposed initiative.
Marcos earlier visited Marikina City to inspect the Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement Project (PMRCIP) at the Marikina Bridge Under Loop in Barangay Santo Niño.
The project aims to improve the natural drainage system of Metro Manila to mitigate flooding.
Bonoan said the completion of Phase IV of the PMRCIP would enhance flood mitigation measures in Marikina, Montalban, and Metro Manila.
The agency is also completing work on the Marikina Control Gate Structure (MCGS). — RF, GMA Integrated News
