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Sandoval highlights flood, and traffic solutions in 3rd SOCA

Published Aug 16, 2025 10:09 pm
Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval emphasized the long-term solutions to flooding, waste management, and traffic congestion in the city during her third State of the City Address (SOCA) on Saturday, August 16. 
Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval delivers her 3rd State of the City Address (SOCA) at Malabon City Sports Center, on Saturday, August 16. (Photo by Hannah Nicol/MANILA BULLETIN)
Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval delivers her 3rd State of the City Address (SOCA) at Malabon City Sports Center, on Saturday, August 16. (Photo by Hannah Nicol/MANILA BULLETIN)
Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval delivers her 3rd State of the City Address (SOCA) at Malabon City Sports Center, on Saturday, August 16. (Photo by Hannah Nicol/MANILA BULLETIN)
Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval delivers her 3rd State of the City Address (SOCA) at Malabon City Sports Center, on Saturday, August 16. (Photo by Hannah Nicol/MANILA BULLETIN)
Sandoval delivered her SOCA at the Malabon City Sports Center. 
In her speech, Sandoval said that the city is now implementing a drainage master plan while regular clearing operations are conducted along major roads and waterways. 
She added that the city currently operates 43 pumping stations, with three more set to rise this year in Tugatog, Tañong, and Hulong Duhat.
Sandoval said that river cleanups, repairs of riverwalls, and the use of sandbags remain part of the city’s flood control strategy. 
She also announced that the Tanza Navotas Navigational Gate was repaired last Friday, August 15. 
The mayor urged the national government to build an additional gate to ease flooding in Malabon and nearby cities such as Caloocan, Navotas, and Valenzuela. 
She also underscored strict enforcement of ordinances under the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act. 
Sandoval emphasized that penalties will continue to be imposed for improper disposal, while a Malabon Environment Action Plan is being prepared to consolidate various programs including a modern material recovery facility, clean and green drives, and mangrove planting.
The city government has rolled out a Local Public Transport Route Plan to organize jeepney, tricycle, and public transport stops. 
It added that the local government is currently studying the implementation of truck bans during specific hours, while stricter measures are being enforced against illegal parking.
The mayor said these measures are part of her administration’s broader commitment to provide inclusive, community-centered programs.
“Hindi lang ito simpleng paglilinis. Ito ay bahagi ng mas sistematikong aksyon para sabay-sabay nating solusyunan ang pagbaha, basura, at trapiko sa ating lungsod (This is not just a simple clean-up. It is part of a more systematic action for us to collectively address flooding, garbage, and traffic in our city),” Sandoval said.

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