San Miguel Corporation (SMC) President and CEO Ramon Ang announced his commitment to addressing the flooding problems in Metro Manila on Friday, August 8.
During a press conference alongside Metro Manila mayors and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Romando Artes, Ang pledged to implement initiatives aimed at flood prevention. These initiatives will include developing drainage systems, conducting clearing operations, and establishing housing and school construction programs.
“Ako po, San Miguel, Ramon Ang, nagvo-volunteer ako ngayon. Ako na ang tutulong sa buong Metro Manila mag solve ng baha. At no-cost to the people, at no-cost to the government,” he said.
“With MMDA, mayors, lahat ng obstruction na yan bunutin natin para mawala na ang baha,” he added.
A report by RH Edniel Parrosa on MBC TV Network News indicated that Malacañang had called Ang to discuss the flooding caused by the MRT-7 project under SMC. However, Ang took the opportunity to voluntarily offer his assistance in solving the flooding issue in Metro Manila.
Ang also expressed willingness to assist in finding relocation sites for individuals living near rivers.
“Kahit yung eskwela, gusto mo bibili ako ng lupa kapalit non, tatayuan ko ng kapalit non. Housing bibili na rin ako ng lupa para tayuan ng pabahay yung mga tao don. Para lang alisin natin yung mga pabahay at eskwela sa ibabaw ng ilog,” Ang explained.
“Pag may problema huwag tayo magtuturuan. Hanapin natin yung problema, imbestigahan natin,” he stated..
