PARAÑAQUE CITY – Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon has inspected flood-prone areas in Parañaque City.

Among the areas, the Secretary noted that the Don Galo Creek and Villanueva Creek need to be dredged. 

“Villanueva Creek at Don Galo Creek kailangang i-dredge,” he said

He added that the water flow in creeks is nearly at a standstill due to the garbage blocking the flow.

Also, the flooding that occurred on the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) last weekend may have been caused by blocked drainage due to construction debris or leftover cement from the expressway.

Secretary Dizon noted that the flood subsided in 30 minutes, which he claimed was a good sign, unlike in other areas, where it takes an hour to finally subside.

The agency will conduct declogging operations in partnership with San Miguel Corporation, the operator of SLEX.

With reports from Asher Cadapan Jr.