A 66-year-old senior citizen was injured after she was hit by a sports utility vehicle (SUV) along Sobriedad corner Calabash Street in Sampaloc, Manila, on Wednesday, March 18. According to the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO), the victim sustained wounds on her face,...
A 48-year-old road worker from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) was injured after he was accidentally hit by a motorcycle along Roxas Boulevard near Quirino Avenue in Manila on Saturday, March 14. According to the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO), the...
A total of 349 families reportedly lost their homes in a huge fire that hit a residential area in Gate 10, Parola Compound, Tondo, Manila, early Friday morning, March 6. According to the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), the fire started at around 1:18 a.m. and quickly...
To ensure the safety and security of residents 24/7, Mandaluyong Mayor Carmelita "Menchie" Abalos led the inauguration of the city’s most modern Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) building in Barangay Mauway on Thursday, Feb. 5. Abalos, together with the City Council, made...
Nine individuals were reportedly injured following a 10-vehicle collision along Taft Avenue in Pedro Gil, Manila, on Tuesday night, Feb. 3. According to the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO), the driver of a passenger bus lost control of his vehicle, causing it to crash...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office announced on Wednesday, Jan. 28, that it is stepping up emergency response capabilities this year to ensure faster, more efficient, and reliable services for people. Speaking at the Davao Peace and Security Press Corps...
Rescuers from the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) safely extracted a man from the wreckage of his container truck after it crashed into another truck on Mel Lopez Blvd. in Manila on Tuesday night, Jan. 13. According to the rescuers, the victim sustained wounds on both...
The Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) recorded 1,051 devotees hurt or given immediate medical care as the Traslacion procession goes on Friday, Jan. 9. In its 4:19 tally, the DRRMO responded to 21 major cases, 648 minor cases, 517 cases attended to by Philippine Red Cross...
A four-year-old boy reportedly died after being hit by a pickup truck while he was playing with his playmates along Antipolo Street in Barangay 473, España, Manila, on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) footage near the incident area showed the white pickup truck at a stop near a...
The Manila city government conducted a Special Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council meeting at the City Hall to discuss the onslaught of heavy rains and severe flooding brought about by the southwest monsoon (habagat) and Tropical Depression Isang on Friday, Aug. 22. According to...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso ordered the suspension of afternoon classes in the city on Friday, Aug. 22, based on the recommendation of the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) due to inclement weather and flooding in the city. The mayor ordered the...
Five persons were seriously hurt following a road crash between five different vehicles in Rizal Avenue in Blumentritt, Tondo, Manila on Wednesday night, Aug. 20. According to the authorities, a speeding white SUV driven by an alleged foreigner first hit the road 's center island, causing the...
