A new wall is being buiit to replace the collapsed section of the river wall in Barangay San Jose, Navotas City, which caused severe flooding on June 28.

Previously, the damaged section was temporarily patched up using sandbags and plywood. 

But with construction still unfinished, many residents remain anxious that flooding could happen again, especially with the rainy season. 

"Ang ano naman dun, baka itulak ba 'yung hollow blocks dahil hindi sigurado kung ano 'yung pagkakagawa. Hindi pa po kasi tapos. Baka pag mag-high tide,mamaya itulak," said resident Rizaldy Barrido. 

Navotas residents face aftermath of river wall collapse 

Some said the collapsed wall and flooding left a lasting impact on the entire community. 

"Natatakot rin po lalo na mangyari din po 'yung nangyari 'yung aksidente, lahat kami dito apektado," said another resident Shirley Dagohoy Jr.

Barangay Kagawad Jonet Langit said the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) began rebuilding the river wall last Thursday.

"Hindi 'yan bibitawan hangga't hindi natatapos, kailangan po kasi magawa po agad. Kailangan po agarang matapos sila agad, kailangan talaga bago dumating yung malalaking baha po," said Barangay Kagawad Jonet Langit.

He also said that water has not entered the area since construction of the new wall began, but with higher tides expected next week, he hopes the project will be completed as soon as possible. 

River wall collapse, high tide trigger flood in Navotas

"Sa ngayon di po siya masyadong pinapasok dahil low tide po siya. Kaya nga po by next week malaki ang tubig, sa tingin ko po siguro, bago mag next week matapos siya," he added. 

According to the Navotas City Public Information Office's social media page, the pace of construction is being affected by high tide and rainfall. But efforts are being made to complete the wall as soon as possible.