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- Politics
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Marcos leads launch of estero cleanup program in Pasig
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the launch of Bayanihan sa Estero: Malinis na Estero Pamayanan Protektado program in Pasig City, August 2, 2025. Screenshot from RTVM video President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Saturday led the launching of the Bayanihan sa Estero: Malinis na Estero Pamayanan Protektado program at the Ilugin River (Buli Creek) in Barangay Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City. Under the program, activities such as unclogging Metro Manila's drainage laterals, dredging waterways, removing silt from drainage mains and eliminating accumulated solid waste are included. The aim is to reduce the impact of floods due to unusually heavy rains. The program is to be implemented in close coordination with national government agencies (NGAs) led by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, local government units (LGUs) and civil society organizations (CSOs). Twenty-three esteros have been identified to be prioritized in the Bayanihan sa Estero: Malinis na Estero Pamayanan Protektado program, the Presidential Communications Office said. These 23 esteros were observed to have significant siltation, heavy solid waste buildup, poor flow conditions and vulnerability to recurrent flooding. During the launch on Saturday, Marcos observed the cleanup drive in Buli Creek. Water hyacinths were removed from the pond using a crane on a barge. Marcos also inspected the mobile recovery facility where water hyacinths by-products such as lily pots and charcoal briquettes and recyclable wastes collected from the river such as hollow blocks and plastic bricks are displayed. The President also interacted online with volunteers and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority personnel who were conducting a simultaneous cleanup drive at Catmon Creek in Malabon City, Pinagsama Creek in Taguig City, Hagonoy Retarding Pond in Taguig City, and Tapayan Retarding Pond in Taytay, Rizal. "Currently, there are 273 identified rivers, tributaries, esteros and open canals in the metropolis that serve as primary channels for conveying stormwater and flood runoff across the National Capital Region (NCR)," the PCO said. —KG, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
23-07-2025
- Climate
- GMA Network
Over 600 tons of trash recovered from pumping stations, flooded areas —MMDA
More than 600 tons of trash have been recovered from pumping stations and flooded areas amid the impact of Tropical Cyclone Crising and Southwest Monsoon or Habagat in Metro Manila. According to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), a total of 526.8 tons of garbage were collected from pumping stations from Friday to Tuesday. Meanwhile, 76.92 tons of trash were accumulated from clearing operations in flooded areas from Monday to Tuesday. Photo from MMDA The MMDA on Wednesday inspected the Tripa de Gallina pumping station in Pasay City, which is the largest pumping station in Metro Manila. Heavy loads of garbage were retrieved from the pumping station including old furniture, broken refrigerators, wheels, trunks of fallen trees, among others, according to the MMDA. "When plastics are sucked into the pump, they get coiled in the engine, resulting in overheating. The efficiency of our pumping stations are really affected and could result in damaged equipment," MMDA chief Romando Artes said. "Our drainage system is antiquated, with more than 50 years of service. To address these issues, we need a drainage master plan for Metro Manila that involves upgrading and expanding the existing drainage network, constructing new pumping stations, among others,' he added. Photo from MMDA According to Artes, all 71 pumping stations in Metro Manila are working at full capacity. The MMDA is also conducting declogging and dredging operations of drainages and waterways in major thoroughfares in Metro Manila to mitigate flooding. Meanwhile, Artes also inspected the MRT7 project's Batasan Station on Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City to address the possible causes of flooding in the area and propose a viable solution. "The size of the inlet was reduced to two feet by two feet from its original dimension of 3 meters by 3 meters. Our agency plans to widen the existing steel-grating drop inlet to intercept the floodwaters coming from IBP Road,' Artes said. Representatives from the city government and San Miguel Corporation's (SMC) MRT-7 management also joined the inspection to address the issue. —VAL, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
23-07-2025
- Climate
- GMA Network
Floods hit parts of Metro Manila on Wednesday
The continuous downpour brought about by the bad weather continued to cause flooding in several areas in Metro Manila on Wednesday. In an advisory, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) issued flood warnings in the following areas as of 10:15 a.m.: Manila Taft UN Ave. Intersection: Above Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles Taft Avenue Pedro Gil Intersection: Half Knee deep, passable to all type of vehicles Taft Avenue corner UN Ave NB. Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles Roxas Blvd Kalaw Service Road: Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles Roxas Blvd. U.N. NB: Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles Kalaw Taft: Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles Malabon Rizal Ave. Extension near Malabon City Hall: Above Knee deep, not passable to all type of vehicles M. H. Del Pilar Maysilo: half knee deep, passable to all type of vehicles Pasay City EDSA Heritage: Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles Andrews cor Tramo: Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles EDSA corner Roxas Blvd: Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles Caloocan A. Mabini (Damayan St. Tulay): Half knee deep, passable to all type of vehicles Makati City EDSA Magallanes Pasong Tamo tunnel: Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles Mandaluyong City EDSA Shaw: Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles PAGASA Weather bureau PAGASA earlier said monsoon rains may persist over parts of the country due to the effect of the habagat. Metro Manila, Benguet, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Occidental Mindoro may experience monsoon rais while the rest of MIMAROPA, La Union, Nueva Ecija, Quezon, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, Antique, Iloilo, Guimaras, and Negros Occidental may observe occasional rains. Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms is forecast over the rest of Luzon and Visayas while partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms may prevail over Mindanao. The LPA may bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over the rest of Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Batanes, Cagayan, and Isabela. —VAL, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
22-07-2025
- Climate
- GMA Network
MMDA, Makati suspend number coding scheme due to Habagat
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday announced that the number coding scheme will remain suspended in the capital region on Wednesday, July 23 due to the inclement weather. 'The agency continues to remind road users to be careful when driving and wading through floodwaters, if unavoidable,' the advisory read in Filipino. Meanwhile, Makati City also announced the suspension of the number coding scheme within the city on Wednesday. 'Mayor Ate Nancy Binay reminds people to be careful when driving in heavy rain, if they must leave the house,' the announcement in Filipino read. Makati residents who need an emergency response may call 168, it added. Further, work in government offices and classes at all levels in Metro Manila are still suspended on Wednesday due to the continuous heavy rainfall brought by the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat, the Malacanang said. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
22-07-2025
- Climate
- GMA Network
MMDA: Over 500 flood incidents reported in Metro Manila amid downpour
More than 500 flood incidents were reported in Metro Manila in the last 24 hours amid the heavy downpour brought about by the southwest monsoon (habagat) and the trough of the low pressure area (LPA), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said Tuesday. MMDA Chairperson Romando Artes said as of 11 a.m., the number of flood incidents dipped from 500 to 273, with floodwater levels varying on the affected areas. 'Sa buong Kamaynilaan within 24 hours ay mahigit 500 po ang naging pagbaha, incidents ng pagbaha sa iba't ibang areas,' Artes told a palace briefing. (Throughout Metro Manila within 24 hours, there were more than 500 flooding incidents in various areas.) 'As of 11 a.m. naman po, nabawasan na rin po ito ng up to 273 na lamang. Iba-iba po ang degree ng lalim ng tubig, mayroong gutter deep at mayroon din naman pong malalalim. Mahigit 200 naman na po iyong humupa o nawalan na ng tubig,' he added. (As of 11 a.m., it went down to 273. The water levels are varying on the affected areas. Floodwaters subsided in over 200 areas.) State weather bureau PAGASA earlier said heavy rains will continue to drench parts of the country due to the habagat and the trough of the LPA. The downpour has caused widespread flooding, heavy traffic, and floating debris in some areas in Metro Manila. The MMDA recently issued an advisory on the affected roads. 'Tayo po ay nag-prepare at walang tigil sa pagtatrabaho para ma-ensure po na handa ang ahensiya na tumugon sa hamon na dala po nitong hangin at ulan,' said Artes. (We are preparing to ensure the MMDA is ready to face challenges brought about by the rains and wind.) 'Mayroon po tayong 500 personnel, six buses, two military trucks, two rubber boats at four aluminum boats at mahigit 500 personnel po na rescue personnel na nakaantabay at ready for deployment,' he said. (We have 500 personnel, 6 buses, 2 military trucks, 2 rubber boats, 4 aluminum boats and over 500 rescue personnel that are ready for deployment.) Personnel of the MMDA are set to conduct preemptive evacuation of flood-stricken residents in Malabon City, Artes added. Artes also said the MMDA is coordinating with the Department of Transportation for its free ride service to passangers affected by the heavy rains. The agency is also conducting declogging activities in parts of Metro Manila to ease the floods. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
