Why Metro Manila Keeps Flooding | Climate Change, Poor Urban Planning, and Trash Problems Explained

Metro Manila is experiencing more frequent and severe flooding, even with just moderate rainfall. This video explains why flooding in the National Capital Region has become a recurring crisis.

Experts link it to climate change, where storms forming in the Pacific Ocean are growing stronger. Poor urban planning, blocked natural waterways like esteros and creeks, outdated drainage systems, and improper garbage disposal are all making the situation worse.

Dr. Alfredo Maharlagnay explains how these issues combined are causing floods to worsen every year. This is not just a weather problem—it’s a systemic failure. Watch the full video to understand why Metro Manila floods so easily and what it says about infrastructure and disaster preparedness in the Philippines.