Baguio addresses drainage problems

By Gaby B. Keith

BAGUIO CITY -- City Engineer Edgar Victorio Olpindo urged the City Mayor's Office's Special Services Division under officer in charge Michelle Agbuya to help inform and encourage barangay officials to promptly consolidate their drainage system plans to the City Engineering Office.
    In his letter dated Aug. 2, 2023, Olpindo said the city government is in the process of developing a comprehensive Drainage Master Plan to address the Summer Capital's drainage problems and create a robust and sustainable system to manage water flow effectively, especially during heavy rains and monsoon seasons.
    "Additionally, if any barangay has new or additional drainage proposals that are not yet part of their existing plans, we would highly appreciate it if they could also submit these proposals to us (CEO) for consideration and possible inclusion in the DMP at the soonest possible time," his letter stated.
    It added that the early submissions of the barangay drainage plans and proposals will allow the CEO to thoroughly evaluate and integrate these into the DMP, enhancing its effectiveness and adaptability.