The recent flood spawned by the monsoon rains that hit Metro Manila and parts of Central Luzon have triggered widespread finger-pointing. Many were quick to blame the squatters who had built their shanties along the banks of rivers, creeks and estero. Ortigas furnished us maps and photographs showing its property line and where it ahs stated to construct a 1.5-kilometer river wall around its property. According to its development plan from Circulo Verde, Ortigas is actually widening the river because it has to dredge the silt and garbage that have accumulated along the banks around the property.

Cruz, N. H. (2012, September 10). When development is good for the environment. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A18.