The Ancillary Services Unit (ASU) has extracted more than 3,000 cubic meters of waste from various waterways in the city.
In an interview with Madayaw on Tuesday, ASU Head Paul Bermejo said that the areas covered are barangays and subdivisions that usually air their concerns through the Davao City Reports.
“Tibuok Davao na ni siya, gikan na ni sa Davao City Reports, kadtong mga ginabalik balikan na flood-prone area, and kadtong mga request nga gikan sa barangay (This is for the whole of Davao, these areas are those pointed out through the Davao City Reports, the flood-prone areas we frequent, and requests from the barangays), Bermejo said.
ASU said the 3,334 cubic meters extracted covered January to June from a total length of 17, 348 meters or more than 17 kilometers of canals.
He said that their office has a total of three teams for clearing operations. They also have a team for night duty.
Bermejo said that it would be a huge help for their office if barangays also do their share in clearing canals even if there is no rain or flood.
The public is also encouraged to dispose of their waste properly.CIO
