Seven months after the devastating province-wide flooding in Cebu, President Marcos assured residents that work on flood-control repairs and redesign efforts continues.

Marcos flew to Talisay City, Cebu, on Monday, June 22, to inspect the rehabilitation of the Mananga River.

While the river's condition is improving, the President said similar efforts, particularly flood-control projects, will continue.

"We will still continue to repair and to redesign the flood control here," Marcos said.

"So, patuloy lang ang ginagawa natin para hindi na maulit yung napakalaking perwisyo ng pagdaan ng bagyo, ng ilog, at saka nung pagdaan nung baha dito at ang daming nasira (So, we are continuing our efforts to ensure that the massive disruption caused by typhoons, overflowing rivers, and flooding will not happen again, especially considering the extensive damage they caused)," he added.

The President also underscored the role of dams in preventing a repeat of the massive flooding that struck Cebu in November 2025.

"I think it's an opportune time also na mabanggit na yung mga dam projects. Kung maalala ninyo, tatlo ang malaking ilog dito sa Cebu. At kaya't pag bumababa ang tubig, doon galing ang baha (to mention the dam projects. As you may recall, there are three major rivers here in Cebu. When water flows down from them, that is what causes the flooding)," the Chief Executive said.

He noted that there is already an existing plan for the Mananga River involving the construction of a 70-meter dam. The project will be funded under the National Expenditure Program (NEP).

"Naka-budget na at titiyakin natin na hindi magagalaw yung budget na yun pagdaan sa budget process (It has already been budgeted, and we will make sure that the allocation remains intact throughout the budget process)," Marcos said.

Recalling the widespread flooding that affected communities along the Mananga River, Marcos said the government undertook remedial measures and upgraded flood-control structures to address the area's recurring flooding problems.

The President said the government rehabilitated the flood-control infrastructure and rebuilt the structures using alternative materials instead of concrete.

He added that a new drainage system had been constructed and that a "No Build Zone" had been established in the area.