Gen. Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), ordered all police commanders in areas that are on the path of typhoon “Jolina” to coordinate with their respective local government units (LGUs) in the preparation and response on the adverse effects of the weather...
WASHINGTON, United States -- Torrential rains, floods, and tornadoes from storm Ida remnants claimed more than 40 lives across the northeast of the United States on Wednesday and Thursday. People walk under heavy rain caused by Hurricane Ida in Times Square, New York, the United States, Sept. 2,...
Several Japanese and Philippine institutions are teaming up to conduct a study on water-related disaster risks and enhance flood management in the country, particularly in the Pampanga River basin and Pasig-Marikina River and Laguna Lake basin. Kick-off virtual meeting of HyDEPP and SATREPS...
Rains triggered by the southwest monsoon still managed to cause flooding in some areas in Metro Manila Wednesday afternoon, July 28. (Photo from MMDA Facebook page) According to a flood advisory sent by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) at past 3 p.m., at least four areas in...
Stupid, crazy, or brave? Netizens are divided on Xian Lim riding his motorcycle amid flood, monsoon rains. The actor shared his experience via a vlog, recently. According to Xian, he didn't plan on it but he did get caught in the flood on his way home after riding with friends in Tanay despite bad...
The Pasig City local government inaugurated on Tuesday, July 27, its two new pumping stations to help ease flooding in the city during heavy rains and storms. (Photo from Mayor Vico Sotto Facebook) Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto led the inauguration of the Dela paz (Hakbangan Creek) and Sta. Lucia...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has identified knee-to-"man-deep" floods in several areas in the metropolis at past noon Sunday, July 25 as a result of the torrential rains caused by the southwest monsoon. The flood at Zapote Alabang Road on Thursday night, July 22, 2021. (Ali...
It’s the accomplishment of 6.5 million Filipino workers TRAVERSING CAGAYAN RIVER Pigalo Bridge in Angadanan, Isabela (Wilzon Valdez for DPWH) Build, Build, Build has been the target of fake news, trolls, and critics. They have tried to redefine it far from its scope — and in their “proud,...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has already provided more than P1 million worth of relief assistance to flood victims in Oriental Mindoro. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The DSWD reported this on Saturday, July 24, as it expressed readiness to augment the resources of the...
Flooding, water and power interruptions hit the entire town of Cainta, Rizal following the continuous heavy downpour. Almost the entire town was hit by floods, from gutter deep to as high as chest deep, prompting local government rescuers to evacuate residents in affected communities. From...
TANZA, Cavite - A total of 22 houses in the coastal areas of Tanza, Cavite were washed out due to monsoon rains brought by typhoon “Fabian” on Saturday (July 24). MDRRMO Tanza / MANILA BULLETIN As of 4 p.m. Saturday, the local government unit (LGU) has evacuated 213 families or 699 individuals...
Around 33 villages in the province of Bulacan were under floodwaters due to continuous rains, high tide and excess water from Bustos Dam, the Provincial Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) said on Saturday, July 24. As of 5:00 a.m., the PDRRMO reported flooding in 15 villages in the town...
