The Local Government of San Juan recently launched demolition and clearing operations to remove drainage obstructions, a critical step in the city’s efforts to control severe flooding. This action is part of the national Oplan Kontra Baha initiative, following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to intensify the cleaning of waterways.
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon stressed the importance of keeping drainages and other waterways clean as a solution to the waste management problem throughout Metro Manila.
“What is important here is the city’s help in clearing. Because many of our drainages have been covered by various structures—including houses,” Dizon said during the clearing of informal settler families (ISFs) in Brgy. San Venancio.
President Marcos had earlier said that clearing and demolition operations under Oplan Kontra Baha will continue.
Dizon added that the national government will intensify its collaboration with LGUs to resolve the flooding. He thanked San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora for first ensuring that the eight families affected by the demolition will have somewhere to move.
