Parañaque Floods Displace 100+ Families; Residents Blame Expressway Construction

Parañaque Flooding: Over 100 Families Evacuated Amidst CAVITEX-C5 Link Expressway Construction. Parañaque City experienced significant flooding in Barangay Moonwalk on Monday, May 12, 2025, forcing over 100 families to evacuate their homes. Residents directly attribute the flooding to the ongoing construction of the CAVITEX-C5 Link Expressway, citing the disruption of natural drainage systems. "Sobrang hirap po kasi 'yung sa trabaho, galing kang trabaho 'yung lamok, para sa mga bata, 'yung amoy, mabaho," said Jonaly Suetran, a resident affected by the flood, highlighting the difficult living conditions. The Barangay Moonwalk Captain, Kap. Jemelene Qui, confirmed the water flow was blocked due to accumulated garbage. MPT South Management Corporation acknowledged the temporary bridge construction but stated that larger pipes were installed to mitigate potential creek overflow. However, the unforeseen volume of rainfall and garbage clogged the system. The local government is responding to the situation with a temporary bridge removal and garbage cleanup. The incident underscores the need for careful urban planning and effective disaster preparedness.