Manila Mayor Isko Moreno moved to reinforce flood preparedness efforts following a joint meeting with the Metro Manila Council, working alongside Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon and MMDA Chairman Don Artes to set clear actions ahead of the rainy season.
Moreno said the meeting produced concrete steps focused on sustained drainage clearing, pumping station repairs, and continuous cleanup of waterways across Manila, with operations already ongoing in key areas.
“Sa pagpupulong namin kasama ang Metro Manila Council, sa pangunguna ni DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon at MMDA Chairman Don Artes, napagkasunduan ang mga konkretong hakbang para sa paghahanda sa tag-ulan.”
City crews continue declogging drainage lines and maintaining water channels, with efforts being intensified as part of the preparation plan.
“Kabilang dito ang tuloy-tuloy na declogging ng drainage, pagsasaayos ng pumping stations, at paglilinis ng mga daluyan ng tubig—mga gawaing matagal na nating ginagawa at lalo pang paiigtingin sa Maynila.”
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the Sunog Apog Pumping Station is expected to be fully operational within May, adding capacity to Manila’s flood control system.
“Masaya din tayo dahil ayon kay Secretary Dizon ay tuluyan nang mapapagana ang Sunog Apog Pumping Station ngayong Mayo, isang malaking tulong para sa ating lungsod.”
The coordinated effort places city operations and national infrastructure work on a shared timeline, with both Moreno and Dizon focusing on continuous clearing and system readiness as rainfall approaches.
“Tuloy-tuloy lamang po tayo sa ating paglilinis, mga Batang Maynila. At sa pamamagitan nito ay masisiguro natin ang kahandaan ng ating lungsod pagdating ng tag-ulan.”
