Ongoing flood-control works continue in Binondo, Manila despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s claim of anomalies in several projects. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Aug. 21, 2025 reminded the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to secure permits from the city government before undertaking such infrastructure projects, stressing that all must align with its Drainage Master Plan to prevent flooding and ensure accountability. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Ongoing flood-control works continue in Binondo, Manila despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s claim of anomalies in several projects. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Aug. 21, 2025 reminded the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to secure permits from the city government before undertaking such infrastructure projects, stressing that all must align with its Drainage Master Plan to prevent flooding and ensure accountability. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Ongoing flood-control works continue in Binondo, Manila despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s claim of anomalies in several projects. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Aug. 21, 2025 reminded the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to secure permits from the city government before undertaking such infrastructure projects, stressing that all must align with its Drainage Master Plan to prevent flooding and ensure accountability. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Ongoing flood-control works continue in Binondo, Manila despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s claim of anomalies in several projects. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Aug. 21, 2025 reminded the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to secure permits from the city government before undertaking such infrastructure projects, stressing that all must align with its Drainage Master Plan to prevent flooding and ensure accountability. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Ongoing flood-control works continue in Binondo, Manila despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s claim of anomalies in several projects. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Aug. 21, 2025 reminded the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to secure permits from the city government before undertaking such infrastructure projects, stressing that all must align with its Drainage Master Plan to prevent flooding and ensure accountability. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Ongoing flood-control works continue in Binondo, Manila despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s claim of anomalies in several projects. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Aug. 21, 2025 reminded the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to secure permits from the city government before undertaking such infrastructure projects, stressing that all must align with its Drainage Master Plan to prevent flooding and ensure accountability. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Ongoing flood-control works continue in Binondo, Manila despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s claim of anomalies in several projects. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Aug. 21, 2025 reminded the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to secure permits from the city government before undertaking such infrastructure projects, stressing that all must align with its Drainage Master Plan to prevent flooding and ensure accountability. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Ongoing flood-control works continue in Binondo, Manila despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s claim of anomalies in several projects. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Aug. 21, 2025 reminded the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to secure permits from the city government before undertaking such infrastructure projects, stressing that all must align with its Drainage Master Plan to prevent flooding and ensure accountability. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Ongoing flood-control works continue in Binondo, Manila despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s claim of anomalies in several projects. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Aug. 21, 2025 reminded the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to secure permits from the city government before undertaking such infrastructure projects, stressing that all must align with its Drainage Master Plan to prevent flooding and ensure accountability. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Ongoing flood-control works continue in Binondo, Manila despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s claim of anomalies in several projects. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Aug. 21, 2025 reminded the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to secure permits from the city government before undertaking such infrastructure projects, stressing that all must align with its Drainage Master Plan to prevent flooding and ensure accountability. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Ongoing flood-control works continue in Binondo, Manila despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s claim of anomalies in several projects. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Aug. 21, 2025 reminded the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to secure permits from the city government before undertaking such infrastructure projects, stressing that all must align with its Drainage Master Plan to prevent flooding and ensure accountability. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Ongoing flood-control works continue in Binondo, Manila despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s claim of anomalies in several projects. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Aug. 21, 2025 reminded the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to secure permits from the city government before undertaking such infrastructure projects, stressing that all must align with its Drainage Master Plan to prevent flooding and ensure accountability. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Ongoing flood-control works continue in Binondo, Manila despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s claim of anomalies in several projects. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Aug. 21, 2025 reminded the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to secure permits from the city government before undertaking such infrastructure projects, stressing that all must align with its Drainage Master Plan to prevent flooding and ensure accountability. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Ongoing flood-control works continue in Binondo, Manila despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s claim of anomalies in several projects. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Aug. 21, 2025 reminded the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to secure permits from the city government before undertaking such infrastructure projects, stressing that all must align with its Drainage Master Plan to prevent flooding and ensure accountability. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Ongoing flood-control works continue in Binondo, Manila despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s claim of anomalies in several projects. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Aug. 21, 2025 reminded the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to secure permits from the city government before undertaking such infrastructure projects, stressing that all must align with its Drainage Master Plan to prevent flooding and ensure accountability. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Ongoing flood-control works continue in Binondo, Manila despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s claim of anomalies in several projects. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Aug. 21, 2025 reminded the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to secure permits from the city government before undertaking such infrastructure projects, stressing that all must align with its Drainage Master Plan to prevent flooding and ensure accountability. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Ongoing flood-control works continue in Binondo, Manila despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s claim of anomalies in several projects. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Aug. 21, 2025 reminded the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to secure permits from the city government before undertaking such infrastructure projects, stressing that all must align with its Drainage Master Plan to prevent flooding and ensure accountability. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Ongoing flood-control works continue in Binondo, Manila despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s claim of anomalies in several projects. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Aug. 21, 2025 reminded the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to secure permits from the city government before undertaking such infrastructure projects, stressing that all must align with its Drainage Master Plan to prevent flooding and ensure accountability. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Ongoing flood-control works continue in Binondo, Manila despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s claim of anomalies in several projects. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Aug. 21, 2025 reminded the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to secure permits from the city government before undertaking such infrastructure projects, stressing that all must align with its Drainage Master Plan to prevent flooding and ensure accountability. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Ongoing flood-control works continue in Binondo, Manila despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s claim of anomalies in several projects. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Aug. 21, 2025 reminded the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to secure permits from the city government before undertaking such infrastructure projects, stressing that all must align with its Drainage Master Plan to prevent flooding and ensure accountability. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN