Face-to-face classes in Metro Manila remained suspended, with schools shifting to Alternative Learning Modes (ALM) on Thursday, Aug. 20, due to expected continued heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon (Habagat). The following cities suspended in-person classes in compliance with the Office...
The massive flooding that paralyzed Metro Manila on Monday, Aug. 17, should force the government to confront the issue head-on. After decades of flood-control spending, why are our cities still so easily overwhelmed by rain? The answer cannot simply be another multibillion-peso flood control...
Classes at all levels in public and private schools across several Metro Manila cities were suspended on Wednesday, Aug. 19, as local governments took precautionary measures amid continued rains brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat. In Marikina City, both face-to-face and online classes at...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) welcomed the proposal of the mayors of Metro Manila to implement a Garbage Single Ticketing System in the metropolis following the tons of garbage that floated on a river system in Parañaque City last week. MMDA chairman Don Artes said the...
Government agencies rolled out free transportation and towing services Tuesday, August 18, as heavy rains and flooding disrupted travel across Metro Manila. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced free towing for vehicles that became submerged, stranded or trapped in...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has mobilized more personnel and mobility assets to assist local residents and commuters as heavy rains continue to pound Metro Manila and nearby areas. Thousands of commuters were stranded in Metro Manila on Monday, Aug 17, as major roads were submerged in...
Several major roads in Quezon City experienced traffic buildup on Monday afternoon, Aug. 17, as rains continued in the city. As of 4 p.m., the Quezon City government reported moderate to heavy traffic along Elliptical Road, East Avenue in both directions, Commonwealth Avenue toward Elliptical...
Several roads in Metro Manila were flooded on Monday, Aug. 17, amid persistent heavy rains, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). As of 2:39 p.m., the MMDA reported the following flooded areas: MANILA España Boulevard corner M. Dela Fuente Street — 24 inches, not...
Several areas in Metro Manila suspended face-to-face classes for Monday, Aug. 17, as the southwest monsoon or habagat continued to bring rain over the region. As of the latest announcements, class suspensions in Metro Manila include: Caloocan City — all levels, public and private Las Piñas City...
Classes were suspended in several Metro Manila cities on Friday, Aug. 14, as persistent rains from the southwest monsoon or habagat continued to affect the capital region. The suspensions covered various grade levels in public and private schools, with some local governments shifting to...
As heavy monsoon rains continue to inundate the country, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan called for the development of a comprehensive national flood management plan and a full accounting of public funds allocated for flood control projects. In a statement on Monday, August 10, Pangilinan...
Several roads in Quezon City were flooded to varying depths on Saturday night, Aug. 8, with water reaching more than five feet in one area and waist-deep levels in other parts of the city. As of 10 p.m., the Quezon City government reported more than 60 inches of floodwater at West Riverside corner...
