Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Tighter security is being implemented at pumping stations nationwide. This developed following the theft of specialized cables from a Tondo pumping station in Manila. The loss of the equipment caused the facility to fail, contributing to waist-deep flooding in the area. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said the incident prompted the government to review security measures at pumping stations to prevent similar thefts. The Philippine Coast Guard is helping secure and monitor the critical flood-control facilities.
Tighter security is being implemented at pumping stations nationwide. This developed following the theft of specialized cables from a Tondo pumping station in Manila. The loss of the equipment caused the facility to fail, contributing to waist-deep flooding in the area. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said the incident prompted the government to review security measures at pumping stations to prevent similar thefts. The Philippine Coast Guard is helping secure and monitor the critical flood-control facilities.
