Mayor John Dalipe has vowed that city government of Zamboanga under his leadership will work hard to jumpstart the construction of what he termed as the state-of-the-art anti-flooding projects that will prevent the occurrence of massive flooding as it was in recent weeks.

Speaking at the flag raising ceremony Monday morning, Mayor Dalipe stressed that he together with congressmen Majority Leader Mannix Dalipe of District 2 and Khymer Olaso and Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja will make the anti-flooding projects a reality.

“We will prioritize these anti-flooding projects. This is the time when we give priority to the construction of quality drainage systems, riprap projects and other efforts to avert [this] kind of destruction that caused fear, difficulties and even brought tears to the affected Zamboangueño families,” Dalipe said.

Addressing the city government employees and officials, Dalipe urged, “Let us be part of this big change. Our responsibility is to help the government realize its plans. Climate change is true. We all have to maintain our environment, and let all of us be responsible for our actions that affect each and every one of us in the city.”

The mayor was confident that amidst all these problems brought about by the unpredictable weather conditions, the city will rise again as a community.

“Never lose hope. I will make sure that the projects to thwart floodings will be on top of our priority. We need to act now and make sure we’ve learned the lessons from the recent heavy downpour that resulted in massive floods in the city,” Dalipe said as he commended the rescue personnel from the CDRRMO, civic organizations and security forces, even calling them as modern heroes, for responding to the floods last week.

To recall, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) on Jan. 11 inundated the city with continuous rains, causing the rivers to overflow and submerged low-lying communities in different barangays. Thousands of families were affected and properties destroyed.

A similar incident occurred at the height of typhoon “Paeng” on Oct. 28 last year, and on Christmas Eve.

Mayor Dalipe had to order the suspension of classes in all levels as well as work in the City Government. He also mobilized all resources of the city government to respond and assist the flood victims—from evacuation to food provisions and relief goods-(Vic Larato)

Mayor John Dalipe has vowed that city government of Zamboanga under his leadership will work hard to jumpstart the construction of what he termed as the state-of-the-art anti-flooding projects that will prevent the occurrence of massive flooding as it was in recent weeks.

Speaking at the flag raising ceremony Monday morning, Mayor Dalipe stressed that he together with congressmen Majority Leader Mannix Dalipe of District 2 and Khymer Olaso and Vice Mayor Josephine Pareja will make the anti-flooding projects a reality.

“We will prioritize these anti-flooding projects. This is the time when we give priority to the construction of quality drainage systems, riprap projects and other efforts to avert [this] kind of destruction that caused fear, difficulties and even brought tears to the affected Zamboangueño families,” Dalipe said.

Addressing the city government employees and officials, Dalipe urged, “Let us be part of this big change. Our responsibility is to help the government realize its plans. Climate change is true. We all have to maintain our environment, and let all of us be responsible for our actions that affect each and every one of us in the city.”

The mayor was confident that amidst all these problems brought about by the unpredictable weather conditions, the city will rise again as a community.

“Never lose hope. I will make sure that the projects to thwart floodings will be on top of our priority. We need to act now and make sure we’ve learned the lessons from the recent heavy downpour that resulted in massive floods in the city,” Dalipe said as he commended the rescue personnel from the CDRRMO, civic organizations and security forces, even calling them as modern heroes, for responding to the floods last week.

To recall, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) on Jan. 11 inundated the city with continuous rains, causing the rivers to overflow and submerged low-lying communities in different barangays. Thousands of families were affected and properties destroyed.

A similar incident occurred at the height of typhoon “Paeng” on Oct. 28 last year, and on Christmas Eve.

Mayor Dalipe had to order the suspension of classes in all levels as well as work in the City Government. He also mobilized all resources of the city government to respond and assist the flood victims—from evacuation to food provisions and relief goods-(Vic Larato)