MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways has completed the P120.76-million flood control structure in Las Piñas City, according to DPWH Secretary Mark Villar.
Villar said the five-meter-high flood control wall was built to protect the residents from flooding in case the Las Piñas River overflows during heavy rains.
“The construction of the structure with retaining wall and box culvert will fasten water flow and prevent flooding in nearby areas, particularly in Barangays Pamplona 3 and Pulanglupa 2,” he said.
Over 500 informal settler families living along the river were relocated in coordination with the city government’s Urban Poor Affairs Office.
Villar underscored the need for clearing and widening of rivers, creeks and esteros to prevent floods in Metro Manila.
He said the flood control project was part of the DPWH’s thrust to protect lives and properties from natural disasters by building resilient infrastructure.