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Stalled New Antipolo Street Drainage Project Sparks Complaint Plan

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The drainage construction project along New Antipolo Street in Quezon City has been stalled for nearly a year with no visible progress, prompting a resident to consider filing a complaint with the 8888 Citizens’ Complaint Center before October 12. The site also lacks publicly posted project information. This matters to Quezon City residents because stalled drainage work can worsen flooding and traffic congestion in the area, which already experiences heavy floods. Filing a complaint through 8888 is a practical way to push for accountability and resumption of work. The resident plans to escalate the issue via the 8888 Citizens’ Complaint Center, a 24/7 government hotline, by the end of the month or at least by October 12. The last known project update was in July, and no official project information sign is visible at the site.

Repurpose EDSA-Ortigas Hole into Underground Detention Tank and Park

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A Reddit user has proposed converting the long-abandoned EDSA-Ortigas excavation site into an underground stormwater detention tank with a park on top. The proposal is currently being discussed on the r/Philippines subreddit. This proposal matters to Metro Manila residents because it offers a creative solution to chronic flooding and reclaims a decades-old eyesore. If adopted, it could improve drainage along EDSA and provide much-needed green space in a dense urban area. The proposal suggests using the hole as a detention tank to serve as EDSA’s main drainage, with a park at ground level. No official plans or cost estimates have been announced; it remains a community-driven idea. Residents can join the discussion on Reddit to share their views.

QC Government urges residents to use iReport for drainage problems

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The Quezon City Government is actively promoting its QC iReport tool, encouraging residents to report any damaged or clogged drainage systems in their neighborhoods directly through the platform. This tool empowers residents to directly report local infrastructure issues, helping the city government address problems like flooding more efficiently and maintain neighborhood safety. Residents can use the QC iReport platform, which is accessible online, to submit reports about drainage issues in their specific area for the city to investigate and act upon.