Consolacion town dredging Cansaga

CEBU, Philippines - The municipal government of Consolacion is dredging the Cansaga River, and would have little to worry about in the coming days even if it continues to rain heavily, albeit intermittently.

Consolacion Mayor Teresa Alegado told The FREEMAN rainwater from mountain barangays flow through this river and therefore dredging is the most logical way to prevent the river from breaking its banks.

Alegado said the Municipal Engineering Office is taking care of the dredging.

"Kanunay gayud nato karon nga ipamonitor ang Cansaga River aron sa ingon dili gayud kita maproblema sa umaabot nga mga adlaw," Alegado said.

Alegado is asking barangay captains to assist the Municipal Engineering Office in preventing people from throwing garbage into the river and building structures along its banks. (FREEMAN)