Navotas city: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has stepped in to assist a shipyard company in managing flooding in Barangay San Jose, Navotas City, following the collapse of a river wall over the weekend.

According to Philippines News Agency, engineer William Zamoranos from the DPWH's Malabon-Navotas District Engineering Office reported that sandbags and plywood have been provided to temporarily cover the collapsed section of the wall, which is located on the property of the private firm. "We started putting up sandbags and plywood early Sunday morning to enclose the affected portion and prevent water from entering," Zamoranos stated.

The measures are temporary, as the company plans to erect permanent concrete walls. Zamoranos noted that construction of the permanent structure is set to begin on Monday evening, with plans for a structure made of steel and concrete cement.

The collapse of the wall, combined with the high tide, led to flooding that submerged some roads in Navotas City on Sunday. Zamoranos described the damaged wall as being approximately ten meters in length.