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DPWH Installs Trash Traps in Metro Manila to Mitigate Flood Risk

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The Department of Public Works and Highways installed more than 3,000 trash traps along 78 waterways in Metro Manila on September 28, 2026. This effort, known as Oplan Kontra Baha, is designed to intercept floating waste and prevent the clogging of drainage systems during the next rainy season.

From tribune.net.ph

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The initiative, ordered by DPWH Secretary Giovanni Lopez, is part of a broader government campaign to intensify flood mitigation efforts across the National Capital Region. The installation of these traps aims to improve water flow and reduce flooding in vulnerable areas of Metro Manila.

From tribune.net.ph

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  • Department of Public WorksDepartment of Public Works and Highways, which implemented the trash trap installation.
  • LopezGiovanni Lopez, the Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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