Quezon city: The Quezon City government is fast-tracking its city-led flood control projects amid questionable and alleged anomalous projects by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) done without coordination with the city government. City Engineer Dale Peral told the Philippine News Agency Thursday they are intensifying the inspection of both local and national projects while pushing for the city's Drainage Master Plan, developed in coordination with the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute.

According to Philippines News Agency, more than a hundred national government flood control project sites have been inspected by city officials. The city's Drainage Master Plan includes two flagship detention basins currently under construction in Tandang Sora and Palmera Phase 3 in Novaliches, costing at least PHP30 million. These basins are designed to store substantial amounts of floodwater and feature a basketball or multipurpose court on top. The Tandang Sora Basin can store about 21,000 cubic meters of floodwater, while the Novaliches basin can accommodate up to 30,000 cubic meters.

Peral highlighted that these basins not only serve flood control purposes but also function as community spaces. Although there are proposals for 10 detention basins, only two are underway due to opposition from residents at other sites. Additionally, there are proposals for 138 other flood control projects throughout the city.

To further support city-led initiatives, the QC government signed an agreement with San Miguel Corp. (SMC) on August 26, 2025, for the rehabilitation of the San Juan and Tullahan rivers, expanding its Better Rivers PH program. Since 2020, SMC has removed 8.5 million metric tons of silt and waste from 163 km of waterways at no cost to the government. Mayor Joy Belmonte emphasized the importance of collaboration in addressing complex issues like flooding, noting that the partnership with SMC will enhance the city's flood control and environmental strategies.