The meeting centered on the implementation of large-scale cleanup and dredging operations in key waterways across the city, an effort aimed at preventing flooding especially along major thoroughfares such as the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX). These waterways have long been prone to clogging, contributing to the heavy flooding experienced by residents during the rainy season.

To address this long-standing issue, the participating agencies have agreed to take responsibility for specific areas identified as high-risk for flooding:

City Government of Valenzuela will handle the cleanup and dredging of:

• Mapulang Lupa Creek Downstream (near Unioil Maysan Road)

• Ilang-Ilang Creek, Brgy. Maysan

• R. Jacinto Creek, Brgy. Maysan

• T. Santiago Creek, Brgy. Lingunan

• Veinte Reales Creek

DPWH will take charge of:

• Paso de Blas Creek, T. Santiago, Brgy. Canumay West

NLEX will be responsible for the cleanup of:

• Paso de Blas Creek, Upstream of NLEX

• Mapulang Lupa Creek, Up & Downstream of NLEX

• Paso de Blas Creek, Outfall of Pump

• Paso de Blas Creek, L. San Diego, Brgy. Canumay West

All parties collectively will work on:

• Creek at Brgy. Tugatog-Caingin, Meycauayan

The coordinated effort is expected to cover over 69,000 cubic meters of silt and debris, approximately 1,650 truckloads of trash.

Cleanup operations officially began on August 4, reflecting the commitment of all agencies involved to address flood concerns in a timely and organized manner. The meeting marked a constructive collaboration among the local and national government and the private sector, focused on delivering practical and long-term solutions to flooding in Valenzuela.

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