LCP Supports PBBM Call for Transparency and Accountability on Flood Control Projects


By San Juan City Mayor and LCP National President Francis Zamora
August 22, 2025 - Quezon City


 
 
The League of Cities of the Philippines, composed of the mayors of our country’s cities, strongly supports President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s call for a full government accounting and performance review of flood control projects.
 
In his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA), the President highlighted the dismal state of flood control initiatives, which have persisted through the years and continue to endanger the lives of countless Filipinos, especially during recent typhoons. We, city mayors, have witnessed firsthand these alarming events that cause our constituents to suffer—from loss of life and livelihood to disruptions in children’s education, as well as increased health risks such as leptospirosis brought about by unmitigated flooding.
 
We commend the President’s directives and express our full support for the ongoing investigation into alleged anomalies in the implementation of substandard and so-called “ghost” flood control projects. We urge concerned national government agencies to cooperate fully and report truthfully on the actual status of these infrastructure programs.
 
It is imperative to put an end to corrupt and ineffective practices and instead pursue long-term solutions to flooding that are both effective and sustainable. Science and technology already offer viable strategies, particularly when aligned with climate change adaptation and sound city planning. The League of Cities of the Philippines welcomes the support of various sectors, including private partners, in identifying and implementing these solutions. We remain open to dialogue, collaboration, and active participation to ensure smooth and effective execution.
 
 
Mayor Francis Zamora
San Juan City 
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