Mayor April Aguilar inspects dredging activities (Photo from Las Pinas PIO)
The Las Piñas City government has intensified its anti-flooding efforts through Operation Anti-Flood, with ongoing creek inspections and dredging activities aimed at reducing flood risks in vulnerable areas.
Mayor April Aguilar joined personnel from the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) during the inspection and dredging operations at Pasong Cobra Creek in Aventine Hills, Barangay Talon Dos.
Aguilar said Pasong Cobra Creek, which spans approximately 520 meters, has undergone extensive dredging operations conducted on December 29 and 30, and Jan. 3 to 10.
She said that during the operations, around 90 cubic meters of mud and silt were collected and removed to improve water flow and significantly reduce the risk of flooding in the area.
The mayor assessed the progress of the dredging activities and discussed the next steps to ensure the continuous cleaning and proper maintenance of the waterway.
She said the initiative forms part of the city’s broader flood prevention program, which prioritizes proactive and sustainable measures. Operations will continue until waterways are fully cleared and maintained in good condition.
Through strong coordination among the city government, CENRO, and the local community, concrete and long-term solutions are being implemented to ease residents’ concerns about flooding and ensure that every barangay remains safe and prepared.