MANILA, June 1 -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has completed early preparations for the rainy season and the upcoming school year opening, with flood control operations and personnel deployments to schools already underway.

In a Rise and Shine Pilipinas interview over PTV on Monday, MMDA General Manager Nicolas Torre III said the agency began its rainy season preparations months ahead of the June rains, focusing on clearing waterways of obstructions and ensuring pumping stations are operational.

"Ang stratehiya natin ay simple lang - kailangan mabilis ang daloy at walang bara ang ating mga waterways (Our strategy is simple-our waterways must have a quick flow of water without any blockages)," Torre said.

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