The Capiznons don’t like being associated with aswangs but its myths are based on some of the greatest religions, cultures, and civilizations in the world There was mysticism in Roxas City that I never knew. I grew up hearing about witches in Siquijor or aswang in Antique, but I don’t know why...
The Department of Public Work and Highways (DPWH) has completed the rehabilitation of the Porac-Gumain River Irrigation System (RIS) in Guagua, Pampanga. In a report to DPWH Undersecretary Robert Bernardo, DPWH Region 3 Director Roseller Tolentino noted that the improvement “of the side slopes of...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH has completed the construction of the P94.5 million flood control protective structure at the Bangut River in Capas,Tarlac. DPWH Tarlac Second Engineering Office District Engineer Edward Ricardo G. Ramos said the 557.20 meter structure was...
The Department Public Works and Highways (DPWH) bared on Friday, Feb. 3, that it has completed a flood control project in Vintar, Ilocos Norte worth P44 million. DPWH photo DPWH Region 1 Director Ronnel Tan said the structure will protect the residents from heavy flooding and significantly reduce...
Acknowledging the initiatives of Senator Cynthia A. Villar in cleaning the Las Piñas-Zapote River and waterways in Las Piñas City, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) had chosen the city for its pilot-test of Kochi Marutaka’s floating amphibious excavator. Villar noted this...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Friday, Jan. 20, that it has completed a new flood control structure at the Peñaranda River that will protect residential and farmland communities in San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. Photo: DPWH DPWH Regional Office 3 Director Roseller A. Tolentino...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the P49 million riverwall project, which it said, will provided flood-mitigating protection in the communities and farmlands surrounding the Paysawan River in Bagac, Bataan. DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan said the DPWH Bataan Second...
MANAOAG, Pangasinan – A floating body of an unidentified man was found in the Angalacan river in Brgy. Sapang here on Saturday, Jan. 14. The Manaoag Police said a concerned citizen informed them that he found a floating cadaver of a male person along the Angalacan river. The concerned...
The long Christmas holiday in the country liturgically ends on Monday, Jan. 9, with the Roman Catholic Church’s observance of the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River by His cousin Saint John the Baptist, at a time when all those...
Residents living along the low-lying areas near Angat River, particularly those in Norzagaray, Angat, San Rafael, Bustos, Baliuag, Pulilan, Plaridel, Calumpit, Paombong and Hagonoy were once again warned of possible flooding. Angat Dam (Photo courtesy of DENR) In a flood situationer issued on...
The state weather bureau, on Friday morning, Jan. 6, warned residents living in low-lying areas and those near the riverbank of Angat River from Norzagaray and Hagonoy to be vigilant against possible flooding due to the rise in river elevation. Angat Dam (Jansen Romero / Manila Bulletin) The...
THE flood control riverbank protection project in Barangay Pantal, Dagupan City. (Photo via Liezle Basa-Inigo) SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The Department of Public Works and Highways has completed two flood control projects in Mangatarem and Dagupan City to strengthen the defense of flood-risk...
