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NNIC removes over 139,000 MT of silt and waste in ongoing flood mitigation at NAIA, nearby areas

Leads Major NAIA Flood Mitigation Efforts

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New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) has removed over 139,000 metric tons of waste and silt from waterways to prevent airport and community flooding.

The ongoing cleanup of river channels around NAIA in Parañaque City, initiated by NNIC through SMC’s Better Rivers PH program, has removed 139,158 metric tons of silt and waste as of March 24.


The ongoing river cleanup has covered around 3 km of river channels around NAIA since NNIC took over airport operations in September.


Household wastes were a big portion of the 139,158 tons of silt and debris extracted thus far by SMC’s cleanup crews deployed in river channels around NAIA as part of NNIC’s broader effort to mitigate flooding in the area.


New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), the private operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), has removed a total of 139,158 metric tons of waste and silt from waterways surrounding the airport, as part of its push to address the perennial flooding problem affecting NAIA and nearby communities in Parañaque — especially during typhoon season.
The cleanup, which has covered around 3 kilometers of river channels — including portions of the Parañaque River near Barangay Tambo, Don Galo River, and Villanueva Creek near Barangay La Huerta — is part of a large-scale effort led by NNIC, with support from San Miguel Corporation (SMC)’s Better Rivers PH cleanup teams.
Since taking over operations at NAIA in September 2024, NNIC has made flood mitigation a key priority. It has been clearing waterways, upgrading drainage systems, and improving the flow of rainwater around the airport. The initiative is already showing results as water drains more quickly, with less buildup during heavy rains.
NNIC has also tackled clogged storm drains and open canals along key roads around the airport — such as Domestic Road, NAIA Road, Airport Road, and Andrews Avenue — to help keep floodwaters from backing up into the airport and nearby areas.
So far, 67 manholes have been cleared and restored, with 17 manhole covers newly replaced. There are also seven new manholes newly constructed to improve drain access. These efforts are fully funded by NNIC and SMC and carried out in coordination with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and the City Government of Parañaque.
To further boost flood protection, NNIC is preparing to install a modern drainage system, build flood barriers, and construct a stormwater pumping facility within the NAIA complex.
“Protecting NAIA from flooding is a long-term investment in safety and reliability,” said NNIC President Ramon S. Ang. “We’re putting in the infrastructure needed to keep the airport flood-free, but we also need the public’s help. To everyone in the community, please don’t throw garbage into streets or waterways. It all ends up in rivers and canals, blocking water flow and making floods worse. We can only succeed if we all do our part.”

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