DMCI Homes has teamed up with the Taguig City Government to roll out a flood control project targeting six low-lying barangays around Acacia Estates, marking a push toward long-term, infrastructure-led solutions to urban flooding.
The partnership was formalized through a memorandum of agreement signed March 17 at the new Taguig City Hall.
At the center of the plan is an interceptor canal designed to improve drainage and ease flooding in Ususan, Bambang, Hagonoy, Katuparan, San Miguel, and Wawa.
Once completed, the system will channel stormwater from Ususan, Bambang, and Wawa into the Taguig River, while diverting runoff from Katuparan, Hagonoy, and San Miguel toward the Hagonoy River, reducing water buildup in flood-prone communities.
The project will also include a temporary stormwater retention facility to manage overflow during heavy rains, complementing the city’s ongoing clearing of waterways.
Framed under DMCI Homes’ “Kaakbay” corporate social responsibility program, the initiative underscores the developer’s broader push into sustainable urban development and climate resilience.
DMCI Homes president Alfredo Austria said the collaboration goes beyond immediate flood mitigation. “We are not only addressing today’s needs, but also laying the groundwork for a stronger and more sustainable Taguig,” he said.
Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano called the project a shift toward “more structured and sustainable solutions,” highlighting its role in strengthening the city’s flood control backbone and protecting vulnerable communities.
With construction set to proceed, the project signals a growing alignment between private developers and local governments to tackle climate risks through integrated, large-scale infrastructure.
