Marcos Says 13 Pumping Stations to Be Finished Across Metro Manila to Mitigate Flooding
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Pumping stations won't solve flood woes alone
While the government is eyeing the completion of upgrades and the construction of 13 pumping stations in Metro Manila, President Marcos admitted that these measures alone will not solve the perennial flooding problem in the metropolis.In an interview during his inspection of the Tripa de Gallina Pumping Station in Pasay City on Thursday, Aug. 20, Marcos said improper waste disposal will continue to affect the efficiency of pumping stations if it…
Marcos says 13 pumping stations to be finished across Metro Manila to mitigate flooding
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said 13 pumping stations would be finished in and around Metro Manila by this year or early next year.During his inspection of the Tripa De Gallina Pumping Station in Pasay City, Marcos said that while the amount of rainfall in recent weeks has been unprecedented, the government is ensuring that pumping stations are in good condition."Even if we have good pumping stations and stron…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the construction of 13 new pumping stations in and around Metro Manila as an additional measure against flooding. According to President Marcos, the new pumping stations are targeted to be operational before the end of the year or in the first half of 2027. He said the capacity of the pumping stations needs to be increased because more water is falling during the rainy season compared to previous years. D…
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