The city government here, under the leadership of Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr., and the Department of Public Works and Highway are set to clean all the canals and drainages in the city to avoid flooding.
This was bared by Mayor Lazatin during his meeting with the DPWH, represented by Rolando Gonzales, and Ma. Abigail Delos Reyes, on October 29, 2024.
Also present during the said meeting are Chief Adviser IC Calaguas, City Councilor Atty. Arvin Suller, Environmental Management System Head Francis Pangilinan, City Engineer’s Officer-in-Charge Helen Ayro, Engr. Angelo Tayag, and Engr. Nelson Palacio of CEO.
“Lilinisin po natin lahat ng mga kanal at drainages para maiwasan po natin ang pagbaha sa ating siyudad,” Lazatin said.
Meanwhile, regular declogging and desilting operation are being undertaken by the EMS-CEO, along with drainage improvement projects to minimize flooding in the city.
As flood-mitigation interventions are being conducted, Lazatin is appealing to the public to do their part in the proper waste management towards the effective function of drainage system.
“Nakikiusap din po ako na iwasan po natin magtapon ng basura sa mga kanal o saan man, ilagay po natin sa tamang tapunan ang ating mga basura para hindi bumara sa mga kanal natin,” Lazatin added.
One of the cornerstone programs of Mayor Lazatin’s administration is to maintain the cleanliness and orderliness throughout the city.
Furthermore, Mayor Lazatin also requested to the DPWH that all ongoing constructions in the city will be done during nighttime to avoid traffic jams.
Mayor Lazatin cited the ongoing constructions of the Sto. Cristo Flyover, and drainage along Sto. Entierro.
“Mas mainam po na tuwing gabi po gagawin ng DPWH ang mga nasabing proyekto para mabawasan po ang traffic na nararanasan natin,” Lazatin shared.