Marcos Jr: 13 more Metro pumping stations coming
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the installation and upgrading of 13 pumping stations in Metro Manila to combat worsening flooding caused by climate change. The government is also exploring waste-to-energy programs to address garbage-related clogging in these drainage systems.
Why it matters
Infrastructure improvements are critical for the Philippines, which is highly vulnerable to extreme weather events and perennial urban flooding.
MANILA, Philippines - As the government studies measures to address flooding, President Marcos announced that 13 additional pumping stations are scheduled for installation and upgrading in various areas of Metro Manila.
He said the pumping stations are expected to be operational by the end of the year or early 2027.
"Because of climate change, because of the increase in volume of rainfall that has been coming to the Philippines and will come in the future, we are installing additional pumping stations," the President said after inspecting the Tripa de Gallina Pumping Station in Pasay City yesterday.
"Those pumping stations are in and around Manila. I think, altogether, we will have 13 additional pumping stations, which we should have in place by the end of this year or the beginning of next year. Most of them should be in place already," he added.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in