Manila Mayor Focuses On Cleaner, Healthier City; Mitigates Flooding

WITH THE ERSTWHILE burgeoning problem of uncollected garbage left by his predecessor soon to be resolved, Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso is now focused on flood-mitigating measures that would somehow assuage concerns over flashfloods and even health issues brought by flooding such as the spread of leptospirosis. 

Over the weekend, Manila’s Department of Public Service (DPS) spearheaded the cleanup drive as directed by the mayor who explicitly ordered the clearing of canals, estero and other water channels in order to at least lessen if not put an end to the flooding in several areas of the city. 

Aside from cleaning the streets and thoroughfares, DPS Manila frontliners, particularly its Team Mandaragat, conducted extensive collection of waste and debris from the Manila Bay shoreline to ensure that these will not go back and clog the sewerage systems if a storm once again hits Metro Manila and cause flash floods. 

“Whether on land or at sea, weekday or weekend, the City of Manila’s commitment to a cleaner environment remains unstoppable,” DPS Manila chief Kenneth Amurao pointed out while emphasizing that the cleanup efforts goes beyond simply beautifying the city. 

“This is not just about keeping our city and waters clean—it’s about safeguarding the health and well-being of our residents,” he stressed. 

Apart from maintaining cleanliness, the cleanup is also part of Mayor Domagoso’s ongoing initiative to restore Manila Bay’s natural beauty and protect its marine ecosystem, proving that a cleaner, healthier city starts with consistent community action.