Korean agency KOICA and PAGASA build a flood warning system for Metro Manila

19 October 2026

PAGASA and the Korea International Cooperation Agency are building a Project for the Development of Flood Forecasting and Early Warning System for Greater Metro Manila and the Laguna Lake area. The project runs for five years and is worth about USD 12.7 million. It will set up rainfall and water level monitoring equipment, an X band radar and flood warning posts that alert local government units and communities. The partners held an initial system demonstration and a progress presentation in what is called the pre demonstration phase. Jung Youngsun, KOICA's country director, took part for the Korean side together with Oh Jae Wha, its assistant country director, and Song Hyuntae, a first secretary. The Department of Science and Technology heads the prevention and mitigation pillar of Philippine disaster risk reduction, and PAGASA Administrator Nathaniel T Servando signed the announcement.