P18-M flood control project in Jolo nearing completion.
JOLO, Sulu - The local government of this town said yesterday that its R18 million rehabilitation and repair of major drainage and flood control system project here is nearing completion. Town Mayor Hussin Amin said that his government has completed almost 85 percent of the flood and...

Buffumville Dam commemorated; Army Corps of Engineers flood control project became wildlife treasure.
Byline: Craig Semon CHARLTON - When the Buffumville Dam was built 50 years ago, its only mission was flood control. Then, an unforeseen bonus came when the water barrier became a popular recreation spot. Saturday, the floodgates of emotions were open in honor of Buffumville...

MMDA calls anew for public support on flood control efforts.
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Bayani Fernando called on the public yesterday to show concern and patriotism by not being flood nuisances during unfavorable weather conditions. He also urged Metro Manila residents to be vigilant and to contact concerned authorities in cases of street flooding that...

Repair of Malabon flood control system completed.
The Malabon City Engineer's Office has completed the repair of flooding control infrastructure in Barangay Tanong. The engineer's office said the floodgate and river walls of Disierto Street in the barangay and the pumping station of the Estrella Bridge are already operational. The Malabon City...

Kalibo seeks funding for flood-control dam.
The proposal came after typhoon 'Frank' battered most barangays of the town of Kalibo along the Aklan River with mudflood. "The project would prevent and minimize the impact of flooding brought by super typhoons which normally requires funding from the national government," the mayor said during the...

P7 B set aside for flood-control projects in Rizal's first district.
Engineer Charlie Bautista, planning chief of the DPWH-Manggahan Project Management Office (MPMO), said that the budget is about to be released by the main DPWH office in Port Area, Manila. Bautista said that the flood-control project, which is being handled by the DPWH-MPMO in partnership with the...

Flood control rooms from June 15.
PATNA: The state government has decided to set up flood control rooms at state and district headquarters level which would remain operational from June 15 to October 15. All chief, superintending and executive engineers of the water resources department (WRD) have been directed to set up flood...

DPWH rushing work on flood control projects.
Byline: Angie Chui The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has assured the public that it is rushing work on major flood control projects nationwide in preparation for the rainy season and with the peak of construction months fast approaching. Public Works and Highways...

Palace orders fast completion of flood control projects.
Byline: GENALYN D. KABILING Malacanang yesterday alerted concerned government agencies to speed up the completion of flood control projects after heavy rains flooded many streets in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita also cracked the whip on Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)...

GMA increases MMDA flood control fund for '08.
Byline: GENALYN D. KABILING President Arroyo yesterday increased the budget of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) for its flood control projects to P256 million for next year. The President authorized the significant raise in the MMDA outlay from this year's P151 million in a...