The Iloilo City government, led by Mayor Raisa Treñas, launched on Tuesday the “Creek Cleaning Oplan Kontra Baha” initiative in Barangay Ticud, La Paz, to strengthen flood control and disaster preparedness in the city.
The city government partnered with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 6 and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 6 to carry out the clearing of key waterways aimed at preventing flooding in vulnerable communities.
Mayor Treñas personally led the launch of the program, joined by officials from partner agencies, including Engr. Johny Pura of the Iloilo City District Engineering Office, DPWH-6 Assistant Regional Director Ricardo Gutierrez, DOLE-6 Regional Director Atty. Sixto Rodriguez, and Police Col. Alladin Dingal of Police Regional Office 6.
“This project is not just a clean-up activity but an investment in public safety, environmental protection, and disaster preparedness for our city,” Treñas said during the launch.
The initiative is being implemented through the DOLE Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program, which tapped 70 residents from seven barangays in Iloilo City — Banuyao, Baldoza, Caingin, Hinactacan, Tabuc Suba, Ingore, and Ticud.