Public Works Sec. Mark Villar (right) inspects the Estero de Sunog Apog Pumping Station along Hermosa St., in Barangay 183 Zone 2, Gagalangin, Tondo Tuesday. The P774.128 million project began operations Tuesday (Oct. 27) as a flood catchment area that will filter garbage coming from Sampaloc area to prevent clogging of drainage in low-lying areas in Manila during the rainy season. (Ali Vicoy)