Quezon City Resident Urges Mayor Belmonte to Pursue Legal Action Against Flood-Inducing Projects

A resident of Quezon City has appealed to Mayor Joy Belmonte to initiate legal proceedings against parties behind the chronic flooding that plagues the city, particularly following recent heavy inundations caused by what was described as a "light drizzle." The flooding severely affected key areas including Katipunan Avenue, Commonwealth Avenue, and Barangay Santo Domingo.

In an open letter widely circulated online, the resident expressed frustration over the national government’s flood control initiatives, which he labeled as "lavishly funded, magnificently useless, and masterfully corrupt." He directed sharp criticism toward senators, House representatives, and project contractors, accusing them of profiting from substandard infrastructure while endangering public safety.

He emphasized the local impact of these failures, stating, "Although these wrongdoers are agents of the national government, it is your constituents who are drowning. Your people face risks such as leptospirosis, electrocution, and even death because of these flawed projects. To dismiss the problem as outside your responsibility would be an abdication of true local leadership."

The letter urged Mayor Belmonte to take a proactive stance by filing cases against the contractors for jeopardizing lives and holding legislators accountable for approving questionable budgets. "Demonstrate to Quezon City residents that your leadership extends beyond distributing relief assistance after floods — seek justice ahead of the next disaster," the resident wrote.

As a symbolic warning, he suggested displaying wrongdoers at the Quezon Monument, cautioning that failure to act would result in continued flooding, turning the city into what he called "the nation’s largest aquarium."

Concluding his message, the resident implored, "Madam, the time has come to drain the swamp — not the political metaphor, but the literal swamp engulfing your city now."

This public appeal highlights growing concerns over urban flooding and accountability in infrastructure management within Quezon City.