San Miguel Corporation (SMC) reported that it has dug up 300,000 metric tons of silt and solid waste as it marked a successful first year in its P1 billion initiative to revive the Tullahan-Tinajeros River System. The continuous silt and solid waste extraction from the tributary is also seen to prevent major flooding in the cities of Navotas, Malabon, and Valenzuela during rainy season. SMC President Ramon S. Ang said that, despite pandemic limitations, there has been no let-up in the company’s river cleanup operations and is now geared towards deepening and widening parts of the river to complement government’s flood mitigation measures.

Loyola, J. A. (2021, July 3). SMC clears 300,000 MT of silt and waste from Tullahan river. Manila Bulletin, p. B-5.