Creek dredging launched to curb flooding in Bukidnon state university

newsinfo / Regions Regions Creek dredging launched to curb flooding in Bukidnon state university By: Mel N. Velez - @inquirerdotnet Inquirer Mindanao / 09:20 PM July 13, 2026 Share: Central Mindanao University (CMU). Facebook photo MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — To avoid devastating floods that submerged roads and classrooms at the Central Mindanao University (CMU) last year, the state university has joined forces with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Philippine Army to restore a key waterway aimed at preventing another disaster.

The three agencies formalized the partnership through an Inter-Agency Cooperation Agreement signed on July 9 at the university campus, launching the Oplan Kontra Baha project for the restoration and dredging of the Old Impounding Basin along Taganibong Creek. Article continues after this advertisement The project comes nearly a year after heavy overnight rains on Sept. 17, 2025, triggered severe flooding at CMU, inundating campus roads and classrooms after nearby waterways overflowed.

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Article continues after this advertisement Under the agreement, the DPWH will lead the engineering and dredging operations by providing technical expertise, supervision, and heavy equipment. The Philippine Army will support the project through manpower and logistics, while CMU will coordinate implementation and facilitate access to the project site. Article continues after this advertisement The initiative is part of the government’s Oplan Kontra Baha, a nationwide flood mitigation program that focuses on dredging rivers and waterways, clearing drainage systems, and restoring natural water channels to reduce flooding in vulnerable areas.

The latest collaboration aims to strengthen the university’s flood resilience and protect students, employees, and surrounding communities from future flooding. /mr Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.

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