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Manila Bulletin devider Philippines devider National devider DPWH changes tack, focuses more on LGU coordination for integrated flood control master plan in Metro Manila

DPWH changes tack, focuses more on LGU coordination for integrated flood control master plan in Metro Manila

Published Aug 19, 2026 08:57 am
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr., together with DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, inspects the ongoing construction of a flood mitigation structure along G. Araneta Avenue to the San Juan River in Quezon City on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (Santi San Juan)
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr., together with DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, inspects the ongoing construction of a flood mitigation structure along G. Araneta Avenue to the San Juan River in Quezon City on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (Santi San Juan)
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started implementing a new flood control strategy that focuses more on coordination with local government units (LGUs) for an integrated master plan to address widespread flooding during the rainy season.
Unlike before, various flood control structures would crop up in each of the local government units in Metro Manila, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the strategy is now focusing on a coordinated approach that will not only solve the flooding in one specific area but the totality of flood control in the entire National Capital Region.
“Hindi katulad ng dati na kung ano-ano na lang ang itinatayong flood control dito sa Metro Manila, ngayon lahat coordinated na sa LGUs. (Unlike before when flood control projects were just built randomly here in Metro Manila, everything now is coordinated with the LGUs),” said Dizon.
Dizon issued the statement during his visit at the G. Araneta Avenue in Quezon City which was hit by deep floodwater at the height of the heavy downpour.
He said even residents are now experiencing the significant changes in flood control since compared to before, it takes almost a day before the flood subsides in the area, it now only takes around one-and-a-half hours.
The master plan against flooding was reiterated by San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora during the meeting of the Metro Manila Council, the group of mayors in the NCR which he heads.
In the meeting, Zamora reiterated the importance of developing an Integrated Drainage Master Plan among Metro Manila LGUs to address flooding through a coordinated, region-wide approach.
“Flooding does not stop at city or municipal boundaries, making it necessary for us, LGUs, to work together in planning and improving drainage systems, waterways, pumping stations, and other flood-control infrastructure,” Zamora explained.
Dizon said the DPWH is not only working with the LGUs but also with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority on efforts related to drainage and flood management.
For his part, MMDA chairman Don Artes said they are now reviewing our flood-control and drainage systems to determine what needs to be improved and upgraded.
Aside from building flood control structures, Dizon said they are also focusing on dredging activities and cleaning garbage on waterways and drainage systems within Metro Manila.

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