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Mayor Jeannie inspects river floodgate to ensure rainy season safety

Published May 15, 2025 03:59 pm

At A Glance

  • Mayor Jeannie inspects Malabon-Navotas river navigational gate in preparation for the rainy season. 

In preparation for the rainy season, Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval inspected the Malabon-Navotas river navigational floodgate on Wednesday, May 14, following reports of mechanical issues that prevented it from effectively functioning as a barrier against rising floodwaters.

"Kahit ano po ang panahon, handa ang pamahalaang lungsod upang masiguro ang kaligtasan ng bawat isa. Ngayon na nakakaranas tayo ng pag-uulan, madalas tuwing hapon, asahan ninyo na kami ay naririto upang magbigay ng agarang tulong. Ang pagsasaayos sa napabalitang pagkasira ng navigational gate sa Malabon-Navotas River ay ating tututukan upang ating masuportahan ang operasyon nito (No matter the weather, the city government is committed to ensuring everyone's safety. Now that we are experiencing frequent afternoon rains, expect us to be here, ready to provide immediate assistance. We will focus on repairing the reported damage to the navigational gate to support its operation)," she said. 

Mayor Jeannie Sandoval inspects the Malabon-Navotas river navigational gate on May 14, 2025 (Malabon City PIO)
Mayor Jeannie Sandoval inspects the Malabon-Navotas river navigational gate on May 14, 2025 (Malabon City PIO)
"Sa kabila nito, patuloy rin po ang operasyon ng ating mga pumping stations at floodgates upang mapigilan ang matinding pagbabaha sa lungsod. Sama-sama po tayo at magtulungan (Despite this, our pumping stations and floodgates continue to operate to prevent severe flooding in the city. Let's work together and help each other)," she added.

During the inspection, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) informed Mayor Sandoval and the City Engineering Department (CED) that navigational gate repair would take approximately one month.

Meanwhile, 44 pumping stations and 120 floodgates in the city—managed by the local government, MMDA, and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)—remain fully operational.

In line with the city’s flood mitigation efforts, several upgraded pumping stations and improved drainage systems were recently inaugurated in Barangays San Agustin, Tanong, Baritan, and Concepcion.

Sandoval, however, urged the residents to properly dispose their trash and maintain cleanliness to help prevent flooding and disasters amid the periodic rains and high tide in the city. 

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