Parañaque spillway eyed to solve Metro flooding

By William B. Depasupil

Aug 10, 2022 12:31 am

THE government revived the planned Parañaque Spillway Project (PSP) in a bid to protect low-lying communities in Metro Manila and nearby provinces from massive flooding.

Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan said on Tuesday that the government sought the support of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to finance the ambitious project, which was first eyed for implementation during the Arroyo administration following the onslaught of Typhoon 'Ondoy' that inundated Metro Manila.

UNDER THE WEATHER A downpour stalls motorists and strands commuters along the UN Light Rail Station in Manila on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said a low pressure area off Quezon is affecting Metro Manila, adjoining provinces and parts of Visayas as it has enhanced the southwest monsoon (‘habagat’), resulting in scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. PHOTOS BY JOHN RYAN BALDEMOR

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