MANILA, Philippines—The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is requesting an additional P5.4 billion budget for 2026 to fund at least three rainwater catchment facilities aimed at mitigating flooding in Metro Manila. The MMDA is planning to build the rainwater catch basins at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City and at two locations in Manila. READ: MMDA, MMC mull ‘rain catchment system’ amid El Niño According to MMDA Chairman Romando Artes, the facility in Quezon is estimated to cost P1.5 billion, as it will cover almost half a hectare, while the government might have to spend P2.2 billion for a nearly one-hectare […]... Keep on reading: MMDA seeks P5.4-B funding for 3 rainwater catchment facilities