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Obando, Valenzuela, DPWH join forces to repair damaged dike

Published Nov 13, 2025 02:57 pm
Mayor Ding Valeda of Obando, Bulacan points out the location of the damaged dike to Valenzuela First District Rep. Kenneth Gatchalian, Mayor Wes Gatchalian, DPWH Bulacan 2nd District Engineer George Santos, and Valenzuela City engineers during a joint meeting. (Photo from the official Facebook page of Mayor Valeda)
Mayor Ding Valeda of Obando, Bulacan points out the location of the damaged dike to Valenzuela First District Rep. Kenneth Gatchalian, Mayor Wes Gatchalian, DPWH Bulacan 2nd District Engineer George Santos, and Valenzuela City engineers during a joint meeting. (Photo from the official Facebook page of Mayor Valeda)
OBANDO, Bulacan — Local officials of Obando and Valenzuela City, together with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), have joined forces to address the damaged flood control dike at the boundaries of Barangays Lawa and Paco, which recently caused flooding in both localities.
On Thursday, Nov. 13, Obando Mayor Ding Valeda met with Valenzuela First District Representative Kenneth Gatchalian, Valenzuela City Mayor Wes Gatchalian, and DPWH Bulacan 2nd District Engineer George Santos to discuss urgent measures to repair the nine-year-old dike.
“Patuloy po tayong kumikilos para sa kaligtasan at kaunlaran ng ating bayan,” Valeda said, emphasizing that the joint effort aims to ensure public safety and prevent further flooding.
The meeting followed Mayor Wes Gatchalian’s visit to Obando on Nov. 11, after flooding hit several areas of Valenzuela, including Wawang Pulo National High School.
Initial investigations revealed that water overflowed from the broken dike in Obando, worsening the situation in nearby communities.
Accompanied by barangay captains and engineers, Gatchalian coordinated with Obando officials to craft immediate solutions.
The Valenzuela City engineering office and flood control unit pledged manpower and resources to assist Obando in the rehabilitation efforts.
Mayor Gatchalian appealed for patience from Obando residents, noting that rehabilitation work will begin within a week.
Sturdy sheet piles will be installed as a temporary measure to block water intrusion into affected barangays.
“This is only temporary to protect the water entering various villages up to Valenzuela,” Gatchalian explained.
“After this, we will observe if water still enters both Obando and Valenzuela sites.”
He added that Mayor Valeda will oversee the second phase of the project for a permanent fix.
Gatchalian vowed to return and continue working with Valeda until a long-term solution is achieved.
Valeda, in turn, expressed gratitude to Valenzuela City for extending support, assuring his constituents that the municipal government will not stop until the dike is fully repaired.
“In the coming days, we will also seek assistance from other agencies to completely fix the broken dike,” Valeda said.

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