Posted on November 10, 2025
SANTA CRUZ, Laguna — Laguna Gov. Sol Aragones and San Miguel Corp. (SMC) President Ramon Ang have formalized a partnership for a large-scale flood control and dredging initiative across the province.
The two leaders signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on Friday, marking the start of dredging operations aimed at addressing long-standing flooding issues in Laguna.
According to provincial information officer Danilo Lucas, the project will be implemented at no cost to the provincial government.
“With the signing of the MOA and the start of dredging operations, we can expect lasting relief for thousands of residents and communities vulnerable to heavy flooding,” Lucas said.
He added that SMC had presented a comprehensive map showing rivers and waterways in Laguna that require dredging and sustained cleanup operations.
For his part, Ang said the project’s goal is not only to remove silt and debris but also to restore the natural flow of waterways disrupted by pollution and encroachment.
“Within one year, we can clean everything,” said Ang, appealing to the public to stop dumping waste into rivers.
He also urged local government units (LGUs) to help sustain the effort.
“LGUs should maintain a barge and a backhoe to keep the rivers clean,” the SMC honcho emphasized.
Aragones expressed gratitude to SMC for its commitment, saying the partnership offers renewed hope to flood-affected communities.
“This flood control initiative will not only address persistent flooding but also ease the fears of our kababayans who live in flood-prone areas,” Aragones said.
