In recognition of its support and implementation of the Adopt-An-Estero and Waterbody Program last year, the City Government of Muntinlupa was honored with the Steward for Waterways Sustainability Award, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. Muntinlupa is notably the only local government unit (LGU) in the National Capital Region (NCR) to receive the award.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface…
The Muntinlupa City government, through its Lake Management Office (LMO), was recognized with the Steward for Waterways Sustainability Award for its support and implementation of the Adopt-An-Estero and Waterbody Program in 2025.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environmental Management Bureau in the National Capital Region (NCR) conferred the award on the city government in recognition of its efforts to care for, maintain, and rehabilitate rivers, esteros, and other waterways.
Muntinlupa is the only local government unit in the NCR to receive the award, the city government announced.
“This is our strongest proof na sineseryoso natin ang pag-aalaga sa mga ilog, estero, at iba pang waterways sa lungsod, lalo na’t malaking bahagi ng Muntinlupa ay katabi ng Laguna Lake, na konektado rin sa Manila Bay (This is our strongest proof that we take the care of rivers, estuaries, and other waterways in the city seriously, especially since a large part of Muntinlupa is adjacent to Laguna Lake, which is also connected to Manila Bay),” Mayor Ruffy Biazon said.
Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? If you are a resident of Muntinlupa City, are you happy with the award the City Government won? Do you think clearing up the esteros will reduce the risk of flooding in the city?
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