The ill feelings of the people towards the government 's failure to respond to recent disasters in the Visayas are natural and understandable, Vice President Sara Duterte said on Wednesday, Nov. 12. “Natural na sumama yung loob, magka-trauma, magka-phobia, magalit ang mga tao dahil ang...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has launched a sweeping audit of Cebu flood control projects implemented in 2016 to ensure accountability and address lapses exposed by recent severe flooding. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the investigation, to be conducted with the Independent...
Quarrying, deforestation, and other alleged unregulated developments, which were blamed for the massive flooding in Cebu during the onslaught of Typhoon Tino, will be looked into by the government, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said if these...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Saturday, October 11, that a trough of a low-pressure area (LPA) and a southwesterly windflow are expected to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms over parts of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Based...
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) has strongly condemned alleged corruption in government flood control projects, stressing that the misuse of public funds meant to prevent flooding in Manila and other parts of the country is a “betrayal of public trust.” In a statement released Wednesday,...
The sudden flooding that struck parts of Quezon City on Saturday, Aug. 30, was caused by severe thunderstorms that brought unusually heavy rainfall in a short period, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Sunday. Aug. 31. In a phone...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that the trough of a Low Pressure Area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon (habagat) will continue to bring rains and thunderstorms to many parts of the country on Saturday, August 30. In its latest weather...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed nearly 830,000 family food packs to regions affected by recent weather disturbances and is preparing P450 million in financial assistance for low-income families as they recover from the disaster. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian...
President Marcos has extended his sympathies to the American people and expressed solidarity with the United States, following the deadly floods that inundated parts of Texas and left over 100 people dead and hundreds more missing. In a statement on Thursday, July 10, the President offered prayers...
While no Filipinos have so far been reported affected by the severe flooding in Kerr County, Texas, the Philippine government remains ready to assist nationals who may need help, Malacañang said Wednesday, July 9. Citing updates from the Philippine Consulate, Communications Undersecretary Claire...
The Philippine Consulate General in Houston said on Monday, July 7, that there are no known Filipino casualties in the massive flooding in central Texas that already killed some 81 people. In an advisory posted on the consulate’s Facebook page, it assured the Filipino community that it is closely...
(MANILA BULLETIN) The newly-signed Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act will provide an all-encompassing safety coverage to Filipinos--especially those in remote and flood-prone communities. Thus, said House Speaker Martin Romualdez, who witnessed on...
