PBBM orders fast-track repair of Navotas navigational gate

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inspected the Tangos-Tanza navigational gate in Navotas on Saturday, directing the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to hasten its repair.

The navigational gate, crucial for controlling seawater entry from Manila Bay and discharging floodwaters, was damaged on May 11 after being struck by a vessel.

The repair works, initially slated for completion on July 20, have been extended to August 8 due to recent heavy rains, according to Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan.

Marcos Jr. also visited displaced residents staying in a temporary shelter and emphasized the government's commitment to flood mitigation efforts.

The MMDA noted that a pumping station controls the entry of seawater from Manila Bay and minimizes flood levels during high tide.