Para±aque: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Para±aque city government have installed 25 trash traps across the city's waterways and drainages to address flooding.

According to Philippines News Agency, the project aligns with the 'Kalinisan sa Bagong Pilipinas (Cleanliness in the New Philippines)' campaign of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and was turned over by MMDA Chair Don Artes to the local government of Para±aque City on Monday.

"With the turnover of 25 trash traps, including sets of tools for operations and maintenance, it will prevent wastes from clogging waterways and drainage systems as well as reduce the occurrence of flooding," Artes said during the ceremonial signing of the memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the project.

The MOA was signed by Artes, Para±aque City Mayor Eric Olivarez, and 1st District Rep. Edwin Olivarez at the Para±aque City Hall.

The trash traps were installed at several barangays, including San Isidro, Moonwalk, San Dionisio, San Antonio, BF Homes, Vitalez, Merville, Don Bosco, Tambo, and Don Galo.

These are expected to reduce waste thrown in waterways and stop it from reaching pumping stations and, eventually, Manila Bay.

"Aside from the environmental and health hazards caused by solid waste in the waterways, the integrity of the components of the pumping stations are also compromised, affecting the effectiveness and efficiency of its operation, especially during heavy rains," Artes said.

Olivarez thanked the MMDA for its support of the city's flood mitigation efforts. He also called on his constituents to be responsible and practice proper waste disposal to avoid flooding.