DPWH to Build 3 Large Floodwater Basins at Luneta Park

MANILA, Philippines — Three water detention basins will be built inside the Luneta Park in Manila next year to help mitigate widespread flooding in the city, according to Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon. Dizon said that his agency and the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC) agreed to this plan during a meeting on [Date of Meeting - Not Specified in Original Text]. These basins are intended to temporarily store rainwater, thereby reducing the burden on the city's drainage system during heavy rainfall and preventing overflow that leads to flooding. Luneta Park, a large and central public space in Manila, will undergo significant infrastructure development. The plan necessitates careful consideration of the park's aesthetic and public use, but it is being prioritized as an urgent measure against persistent flooding issues. Flooding, particularly in Metro Manila, is a recurring problem that severely impacts urban functionality and the daily lives of residents. The increasing frequency of extreme weather events due to climate change exacerbates these disaster risks. The construction of these detention basins represents an effort to enhance disaster preparedness and mitigation through infrastructure development.