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President Marcos inspects anti-flood initiative in Bacolod
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. inspected the progress of "Oplan Kontra Baha" in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, a project launched by the city government on December 5, 2025, aimed at reducing flooding.
The initiative involves clearing and cleaning operations, including dredging and removal of waste and obstacles, in various creeks, rivers, and drainage systems across the city.
Marcos, accompanied by DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, visited Mambuloc Creek and expressed confidence that restoring waterways' full capacity could reduce flooding by approximately 60 percent.
In Bacolod, the program targets to clean 170 kilometers of rivers, creeks, and canals, as well as 138 kilometers of drainage systems.
"Oplan Kontra Baha" was previously launched in Metro Manila and Metro Cebu in November 2025, and the Bacolod operations are set to run until June 2026.
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