THE City Government of Las Piñas, led by Mayor April Aguilar, formally launched the Dredging and Desilting Project along the Las Piñas and Zapote River near C5 Extension, Barangay Pulanglupa Uno, in partnership with San Miguel Corporation’s (SMC) Better Rivers PH initiative.
The project aims to mitigate flooding, restore ecological balance, and ensure long-term river rehabilitation—a crucial step in protecting the city’s communities and environment.
These operations also help enhance water quality, restore natural river flow, and complement Las Piñas’ long-term solid waste management and rehabilitation programs.
Mayor Aguilar expressed her gratitude to San Miguel Corporation for supporting the city’s flood mitigation and environmental rehabilitation efforts.
“This partnership with SMC reflects our shared commitment to protect our waterways, reduce flooding, and safeguard the welfare of our residents,” Mayor Aguilar said. “This is a proactive step toward a cleaner, safer, and more resilient Las Piñas.”
Las Piñas Rep. Mark Anthony Santos, who joined the site inspection, lauded the collaboration as a strong example of how government and private sector partnerships can deliver lasting impact.
“Flooding has long been a concern for our communities. Through this initiative, we are addressing not just the symptoms but the root causes of the problem,” Rep. Santos said. “We thank SMC for being a steadfast partner in our shared goal of building a better, flood-free Las Piñas.”
Also present during the activity were CENRO Head Engr. Cezar Perillo, City Engineer Mike Aguilar, City Administrator Reynaldo Balagulan, City Agriculture Head Dr. August Michael Basangan, and Councilor Henry Medina.
Representing San Miguel Corporation were Mr. Jimmy Lu, Vice President and Overall Project Manager of SMC Better Rivers PH, and Atty. Cynthia de Castro, Government Affairs and Advocacy Group Manager.
The Better Rivers PH program is part of SMC’s nationwide initiative to rehabilitate major rivers, improve water flow, and help prevent flooding in key areas across the country.
“With this partnership, we are not just dredging rivers—we are rebuilding communities and protecting lives,” Rep. Santos added.
