Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando issued on Friday, August 11, a memorandum declaring August 15, Bulacan’s 445th Foundation Day, as a special working holiday. Memorandum DRF-07032023-342 covers all cities and municipalities, private and public offices, and schools in relation to...
Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla distributed 6,000 boxes of relief goods to the flood victims in six towns in Bulacan on Thursday, August 10. Hagonoy Mayor Baby Manlapaz, Calumpit Mayor Lem Faustino, and Paombong Mayor Marie Ann Marcos joined Revilla during the distribution of the...
A couple and their two children died after they were trapped inside their burning home in El Pueblo Del Rio Subdivision, Barangay Caypombo, Sta Maria, Bulacan, on Tuesday, Aug. 8. The victims were identified as Roy Lozano, 40, his wife Marie Rose Caparas-Lozano, 40; and their two children aged...
Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan disagreed that the construction of various infrastructure projects has affected the drainage systems and waterways in Bulacan and caused the massive flooding there recently. Councilors Coach Geli Bulaong and Troy Aldaba fearlessly went down into the...
Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan on Tuesday, Aug. 8, defended the agency’s flood-control projects amid mounting criticisms of unresolved problem of flooding. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan (RTVM screenshot) Although the official admitted that there are some delays in...
Camaraderie and care characterized the relief operations conducted by several organizations in flooded villages in the province of Bulacan on Monday. August 7. The operations were led by the Señor Datu Maharlika Eagles Club (SDMEC) in partnership with the Pinagkaisang Bagong Boses ng...
Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando recommended the construction of additional water reservoirs and water impounding areas as part of the long-term solutions to mitigate Bulacan's flooding problem during President Marcos' visit to the province on Monday, Aug. 7. The...
Climate change has forever altered the Philippines’ tropical and maritime climate, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said on Monday, Aug. 7, as he assured that his administration is already working on critical flood control projects to stop massive destructions after calamities....
Construction materials and other assistance will be provided to families whose houses were completely destroyed during the massive flooding in Bulacan. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) This was assured by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. during the distribution of aid in the province...
President Marcos conducted an aerial inspection of Bulacan province and distributed relief goods to residents adversely affected by widespread flooding brought about by typhoon-enhanced monsoon rains. The President, after the aerial inspection, attended a situational briefing at the Balagtas Hall...
The Philippines' leading home improvement and construction retailer, Wilcon Depot, opened its newest store in Centro Street, Guyong, Sta. Maria, Bulacan, on July 28, 2023, to bring quality products to the community. Wilcon Depot Sta. Maria is the fifth store to open in Bulacan, further...
Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Saturday, August 5, held a meeting at the DSWD Office in Quezon City to discuss the needs of families affected by heavy rains and flooding as well as assistance to alleviate...