English: The chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means asked the DPWH for an alternative plan that would enable it to achieve its goal of minimizing solid waste. He also asked the DPWH on its plan to modernize drainage areas. Based on a report from the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), this component of the flood management project requires the rehabilitation of 36 pumping stations and the construction of 20 new ones. To date, however, only 7 new pumping stations have been rehabilitated with 14 others undergoing rehabilitation. Only 4 pumping stations of the 20 new ones are for procurement while 16 others will not be pursued due to right-of-way issues.
Filipino: Nanawagan ang chairperson ng Senate Committee on Ways and Means sa DPWH ng isang alternatibong plano na magbibigay-daan upang makamit ang layunin nito na mabawasan ang solid waste. Tinanong din niya ang DPWH sa plano nitong gawing moderno ang mga drainage area. Batay sa ulat ng National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), ang flood management project ay nangangailangan din ng rehabilitasyon ng 36 na pumping station at pagtatayo ng 20 na bago. Pero sa ngayon, 7 bagong pumping stations lamang ang na-rehabilitate at 14 na iba pa ang sumasailalim sa rehabilitasyon. Samantala, 16 na iba pa ang hindi itinuloy dahil sa mga isyu sa right-of-way.