Several families living on top of a major drainage line on San Venancio Street in Barangay San Perfecto, San Juan City voluntarily relocated to newly-built housing units created by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) on Wednesday, Dec. 3, to give way to the ongoing...
President Marcos has launched “Oplan Kontra Baha,” a large-scale dredging and desiltation drive across Metro Cebu’s major waterways, following the massive flooding that submerged many parts of the province during the onslaught of Typhoon Tino early this month, In his speech during the event...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has set aside P2.5 billion from agency savings for a nine-month Metro Manila flood cleanup aimed at rehabilitating clogged waterways and removing structures that worsen flooding. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said in a television interview on...
The Metro Manila Council (MMC), composed of the 17 mayors of Metro Manila, together with Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Don Artes, expressed full support for President Marcos Jr. 's “Oplan Kontra Baha,” which aims to reduce flooding in Metro Manila by up to 60...
President Marcos has led the launch of Oplan Kontra Baha, a large-scale flood mitigation program that aims to reduce flooding in Metro Manila by as much as 60 percent through continuous dredging, desiltation, and clearing of major waterways. Speaking at the launch of the Greater Metro Manila...
As calls to #StopKorap grow louder, white ribbons were tied around Luneta Park on Saturday, September 20, symbolizing public resistance ahead of tomorrow’s planned anti-corruption protest. Members of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) tied white ribbons bearing the call #StopKorap around...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed almost 1,500 policemen to assist in the disaster response and other initiatives amid the bad weather disturbance in Davao Region and nearby areas that has so far left at least 16 people dead. PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr. said the policemen...
Several areas in Metro Manila were flooded as a result of the heavy downpour triggered by a low pressure area and the southwest monsoon, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reported on Saturday, Sept. 23. The deepest flood reported at 12 noon was in front of the EDSA Gate 3 of Camp...
Marikina City Mayor Marcelino "Marcy" Teodoro visited different areas in the city on Tuesday, Sept. 7, to check the situation of Marikeños after being hit by typhoon “Karding” on Sept. 25. Photo from Marikina PIO Accompanied by city department heads, Teodoro went to different barangays,...
Forecast Track and Intensity of Tropical Depression Rosal (PAGASA) Tropical depression Rosal will continue to bring rains over parts of Luzon and Visayas but is unlikely to make landfall, based on the latest bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
(MB VISUAL CONTENT GROUP) The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ)—an area where winds from the northern and southern hemispheres meet—may bring scattered light to heavy rains over parts of Visayas and Mindanao, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical...
BACOLOD CITY – The Provincial Social Welfare and Development (PSWD) said 144 families composed of 719 individuals were affected by flood due to tropical storm “Paeng” in Negros Occidental on Wednesday night, Oct. 26. The PSWD said as of 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, flooding was reported in...
