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15/09/2026

CIA-FRIMP in Action!

LOOK: The Flood Mitigation Summit 2026 for the First and Second Legislative Districts of Cavite was held on September 14, 2026, in Kawit, Cavite, bringing together key government officials, local chief executives, and technical experts to discuss flood mitigation, disaster preparedness, and coordinated solutions for Cavite.

Joining this important gathering were Hon. Ramon Jolo B. Revilla III, Representative of the 1st District of Cavite, and Hon. Lani Mercado-Revilla, Representative of the City of Bacoor, together with mayors and representatives from various cities and municipalities across Cavite.

A significant part of the summit was the presentation on the Cavite Lowland Area Projects: Concepts and Status of the Project, delivered by Mr. Aurelio C. Mendoza, Project Manager III of DPWH-UPMO-FCMC, and Mr. Shuji Kaku, CIA-FRIMP Team Leader. Their presentation provided updates on the project’s ongoing efforts and flood risk management interventions in the Cavite Lowland Area, while providing key insights and setting expectations during the discussion for the continued development of flood mitigation measures across Cavite.

Also joining the important gathering were Engr. Carolina Pastrana, PMGen Charles T. Calima Jr., Mr. Randy N. De La Paz, Engr. Christopher D. De Castro, Mr. Wilson G. Bontigao Jr., Ms. Arlette V. Capistrano, Mr. Ricky Martin V. Veloso, and Engr. Ray Andrew Molano, along with other representatives and stakeholders from various government agencies and local government units.

The summit highlighted the importance of strong coordination among national government agencies, local governments, project partners, and communities in strengthening flood mitigation measures and building safer, more prepared, and resilient communities throughout Cavite.

11/09/2026

🏗️ CIA-FRIMP STRUCTURAL PROGRESS UPDATE | AUGUST 2026 🏗️

The Cavite Industrial Area – Flood Risk Management Project (CIA-FRIMP) continued to make steady progress on its flood mitigation and infrastructure works across its contract packages in August 2026.

Under CP1, concrete pouring for pile coping was conducted on August 24 at Sta. 1+960 to Sta. 1+870 along the left bank of the San Juan Diversion Channel. For CP2, a Safety Patrol was conducted on site on August 27 to help ensure safe and proper construction activities.

At the same time, CP4 progressed with the concrete pouring of the 3rd lift of the channel wall on August 26 at Sta. 1+530 to Sta. 1+540.

Meanwhile, under CP5, concrete pouring of concrete curbs was carried out on August 03 at Main Road 1, Main Road 2, and Secondary Road 1 on the west side of the Resettlement Site.

With these continued activities, the project moves forward in strengthening flood mitigation infrastructure and building a safer, more resilient Cavite. 🌊🏗️

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

PHILIPPINES’ FIRST: IMUS RETARDING BASIN COULD BECOME A BLUEPRINT FOR CENTRAL LUZON

The 35-hectare Imus Retarding Basin could serve as a model for developing planned detention and flood-retention basins across Central Luzon.

Built in 2019 with Japanese assistance at a cost of ₱2.4 billion, the facility was first inaugurated in 2021 and can hold approximately 1.12 million cubic meters of rainwater—temporarily storing excess runoff to help reduce downstream flooding.

On Tuesday, September 2, 2026, the project was turned over by JICA to the Philippine Government, led by DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon.

The bigger opportunity is to move from simply reacting to floods toward designing cities and regions with strategic spaces to safely hold water before it becomes a disaster.

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

Opisyal nang nai-turn over sa Provincial Government of Cavite ang 35-hectare Imus Retarding Basin ng Flood Risk Management Project of Imus River Basin Sub-Project, na kaakibat ng Cavite Industrial Area – Flood Risk Management Project (CIA-FRIMP), nitong Setyembre 1, 2026, na naglalayong maibsan ang pagbaha sa Cavite.

Isinagawa ang Turnover Ceremony ng Imus Retarding Basin sa Palanas Road, Anabu-1G, Imus City, Cavite, na dinaluhan ng mga kinatawan mula sa Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Provincial Government of Cavite, Imus City Government, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), CIA-FRIMP Consultants, at iba pang mga katuwang sa proyekto.

Pinangunahan ito nina Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, Senior Undersecretary of DPWH-UPMO-FCMC; Engr. Aurelio Mendoza, Project Manager of DPWH-UPMO; Hon. Francisco Gabriel Remulla, Governor of Cavite; Ramon Vicente “Ram” Revilla Bautista, Vice Governor of Cavite; Engr. Gilbert V. Gandia, Provincial Engineer of Cavite; Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla, Dating Gobernador ng Cavite; Hon. Alex “AA” Lacson Advincula, Mayor of Imus; Mr. Baba Takashi, Chief Representative of JICA; Mr. Aoki Nobuhiko, JICA Representative; Mr. Shuji Kaku, CIA-FRIMP Team Leader; at Mr. Koji Kusaka, CIA-FRIMP Deputy Project Manager.

Ang Imus Retarding Basin ay isang 35-hectare flood mitigation area na nagsisilbing pansamantalang saluhan at imbakan ng tubig-ulan upang makatulong na mabawasan ang dami ng tubig na dumadaloy sa mga lugar na maaaring maapektuhan ng pagbaha.

Ngayon na opisyal nang na-turn over ang Imus Retarding Basin sa Provincial Government of Cavite, sila na ang mangunguna sa pangangalaga, maintenance, at pamamahala nito. Sa tag-araw, maaari rin itong mapakinabangan bilang multi-purpose open space para sa recreational at community activities.

Isinagawa rin ang site inspection, project briefing, at formal turnover bilang bahagi ng patuloy na pagtutulungan ng mga katuwang tungo sa isang mas ligtas at flood-resilient na Cavite.

Sama-sama tungo sa mas ligtas at mas matatag na Cavite!