Upcoming & Proposed Projects
Laguna Lakeshore Road Network & Dike (LLDA) A 47-km dike with a highway to protect Laguna lakeshore communities.
Status: Awaiting full funding and approval.
Pampanga Delta & Mega Dike Expansion
Strengthening dikes to protect Pampanga and Bulacan from lahar and typhoon floods.
National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Flood Control Components
Integration of flood control in irrigation projects (e.g., in Central Luzon).
“Build Better More” Program (DPWH 2024 Priorities)
More flood control infrastructure under the 2024 DPWH budget (P822 billion allocated).
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Ahead of them, there are already 5 major projects that are ongoing, duly funded:
Ongoing Major Flood Control Projects
1. Metro Manila Flood Management Project (MMFMP) – Phase 1 & 2
Funding: World Bank & AIIB ($1.1 billion total)
Scope:
Construction and improvement of 36 pumping stations (e.g., in Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela).
Modernization of drainage systems in flood-prone areas.
Resettlement of informal settlers along waterways.
Status: Partially completed (Phase 1 ongoing, Phase 2 in procurement).
2. Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement Project
Goal: Widen and deepen the river to reduce flooding in Marikina, Pasig, and Manila.
Status: Ongoing dredging and embankment construction.
3. Cavite Industrial Area Flood Management Project
Funding: World Bank ($207 million)
Scope: Drainage upgrades, river improvements, and floodgates in Cavite’s industrial zones.
4. Cagayan River Flood Control Projects
Goal: Mitigate massive floods in Cagayan Valley (e.g., 2020 Typhoon Ulysses).
Actions: Dredging, river channel widening, and construction of floodwalls.
5. Mindanao River Basin Flood Control (Cotabato & Maguindanao)
Goal: Reduce flooding in the Rio Grande de Mindanao basin.
Status: Ongoing dredging and flood barrier construction.