CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — As part of its preparations for the imminent flooding and other effects of the southwest monsoon or Habagat, the city government of Calamba, Laguna, has ordered the regular cleaning of roads and clearing operations in waterways to be conducted by barangays to help maintain clean, safe, and livable communities.
Under Memorandum CMO No. 2026-032 signed by Mayor Roseller Rizal on June 15, all barangay chairpersons were directed to ensure that street canals, drainage systems, creeks, and other waterways are kept clean, declogged, and free-flowing.
Rizal also ordered that garbage and debris be promptly cleared to prevent blockages along public roads and waterways.
The memorandum likewise mandates the regular inspection of flood-prone areas.
Following the mayor’s directive, the Sangguniang Barangay of Mapagong immediately mobilized its barangay staff, barangay health workers, barangay quick response team, officials of the Barangay Children’s Association, and other volunteers for a clean-up drive conducted on June 20.
Mapagong Chairperson Jona Baylon said the initiative aims to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe environment for all residents.
“Higit pa sa simpleng paglilinis, ang mga ganitong gawain ay sumasalamin sa diwa ng pagkakaisa, malasakit, at pananagutan ng bawat isa sa pagpapanatili ng isang malinis at maayos na Barangay Mapagong. Sapagkat ang isang maunlad na komunidad ay nagsisimula sa sama-samang pagkilos ng mga mamamayang handang magtulungan para sa kapakanan ng lahat,” the Sangguniang Barangay said in a social media post.
Rizal, in a separate statement, emphasized that maintaining a clean and livable community is a shared responsibility, with the government leading mobilization efforts and the public actively participating and cooperating in these initiatives.
“Hinihikayat din ang lahat ng mamamayan na makiisa sa pagpapanatili ng kalinisan sa ating kapaligiran upang makatulong sa pag-iwas sa pagbaha at iba pang panganib dulot ng malalakas na pag-ulan. Sama-sama tayong maging handa, disiplinado, at mapagmatyag para sa kaligtasan ng bawat Calambeño,” the mayor said in a social media post.
Compliance among barangays is being monitored by the Calamba City government through the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office to ensure that appropriate measures are in place to promote safe and disaster-resilient communities throughout the rainy season. (CH/PIA-Laguna)