28 of 119 pumps in 29 MMDA pumping stations not working

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has reported that 28 of 119 pumps in 29 pumping stations being operated by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) were “unserviceable” mostly because of delays in repair and rehabilitation. In its 2025 audit report, COA warned that a “reduced or absent pumping capacity in specific locations