Quezon City — In a high-level consultation meeting between Mayor Joy Belmonte, Congressman Bong Suntay, and Councilor Miggy Suntay, the city government and District 4 leadership jointly reviewed and advanced the implementation of critical flood mitigation projects under the proposed Disaster Mitigation Program (DMP) of the Quezon City Department of Engineering.
With flooding remaining one of the most urgent challenges in the district, particularly in areas around G. Araneta Avenue, Talayan Creek, and other low-lying barangays, the meeting focused on the P12.743 billion DMP Flood Mitigation Package tailored for District 4.
The following projects were presented and discussed:
1. District-Wide Upgrading of Drainage Systems
• Drainage Capacity Increase: 220,000 cu.m
• Cost: ₱5 billion
• Upgrading to 60-inch (1.5m) diameter reinforced concrete pipes to accommodate peak flooding levels such as those during Typhoon Carina.
2. Construction of Flood Interceptors
• Drainage Capacity Increase: 9,400 cu.m
• Cost: ₱743 million
• Targeted construction of improved drainage lines in flood-prone areas of Laging Handa, South Triangle, Roxas, and Sto. Cristo.
3. Construction of Detention Basin and Stormwater Storage Tunnel System along G. Araneta Avenue
• Combined Drainage Capacity: 360,000 cu.m
• Cost: ₱7 billion
• Includes a 3-meter diameter HDPE detention pipe (revised to 1.5m as adopted by DPWH) and a 7-km long stormwater tunnel to offload up to 430 cubic meters per second into the Pasig River, bypassing the overwhelmed San Juan River system.
“This meeting is not just a show of unity—it is a call to action,” said Congressman Bong Suntay. “The data is clear, the problem is urgent, and the engineering solutions are on the table. We’re moving with purpose.”
Mayor Joy Belmonte emphasized the city’s commitment to inter-agency coordination:
“Quezon City cannot afford to be reactive. These major projects represent a long-term investment in our city’s climate resilience and public safety.”
Councilor Miggy Suntay, who actively represents flood-affected barangays in the City Council, noted:
“We will push for the prioritization and timely funding of these projects. Our people have waited long enough.”
The DMP projects, once approved and funded, are expected to drastically reduce flooding during peak rainfall events, protect property and lives, and align Quezon City with national resilience strategies.
These plans were developed based on studies by the Quezon City Department of Engineering in coordination with the DPWH and the Metro Manila Flood Management Program.
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