Mayor Greg Gasataya is spearheading a large-scale clearing and desilting operation of the Mandalagan River to address persistent flooding in Bacolod City. Gasataya said Thursday the initiative follows a hydrographic survey that revealed the river mouth’s water level has dropped to less than a meter, indicating heavy silt accumulation. The project aims to mitigate frequent flooding in nearby communities, particularly Barangays Banago, 1, and 2.

Yasa, D. (2025, August 29). Bacolod to start major desilting of Mandalagan River. DailyGuardian, p. 3.