President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a six-month extension for the completion of seven remaining pumping stations under Phase 1 of the Metro Manila Flood Management Project (MMFMP).
The approval was granted during the 12th Economy and Development Council meeting held at Malacañang on Wednesday, November 11.
”Metro Manila communities stand to benefit from improved flood protection with the completion of seven remaining pumping stations under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Metro Manila Flood Management Project (MMFMP), Phase 1, which has been granted a proposed six-month extension to ensure the facilities are fully operational,” the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said in a statement.
The extension gives the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) until May 31, 2027, to finish construction works, testing, acceptance, and the turnover of the facilities. The implementation period was previously set to conclude on December 2, 2026.
According to the PCO, this marks the project’s second and final extension, maintaining the original scope and total project cost. The pumping stations are part of an initial target of 38 facilities designed to enhance floodwater management and protect vulnerable communities across Metro Manila.