Stupid, crazy, or brave? Netizens are divided on Xian Lim riding his motorcycle amid flood, monsoon rains. The actor shared his experience via a vlog, recently. According to Xian, he didn't plan on it but he did get caught in the flood on his way home after riding with friends in Tanay despite bad...
Listed diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has given itself a tap on the back for its ongoing P1-billion river dredging and cleanup initiative, which the company claims to have reduced the flooding in Malabon and other areas in Metro Manila amid the recent heavy rains. In a statement,...
Finding Answers Former Senator Atty. Joey Lina Last week’s southwest monsoon habagat that was intensified by Typhoon Fabian brought more rain than the unforgettable Typhoon Ondoy, yet Marikina was spared from massive flooding. The continuous rainfall at 2 a.m. last Saturday recorded at 134...
Medium Rare Jullie Y. Daza Typhoon. Wind and rain. Thunder and lightning. Floods everywhere, some swallowing rooftops. Earthquake. Pandemic. Forced evacuation and its attendant miseries. All in one day. At 2:20 a.m. the noise was so frightening it woke me up. In the dark, I heard Fabian Jr.’s...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported Monday, July 26, that more than 44,000 individuals or more than 11,500 families are currently taking temporary shelter in evacuation centers after southwest monsoon rains enhanced by typhoon “Fabian” caused flooding in many parts...
Seven national road sections remained closed to traffic Monday afternoon, July 26, due to flooding, rock fall, and landslide caused by the heavy downpour enhanced by the southwest monsoon. The Busa Bridge along Baguio-Bontoc Road in Sabangan, Mt. Province. (Photo courtesy of the DPWH-CAR) The...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the local government units (LGus) have so far provided more than P3.87-million worth of relief assistance to the families affected by flooding caused by monsoon rains and enhanced by typhoon “Fabian”. (DSWD-DROMIC Facebook page) The...
Manila City Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso gave due recognition to the city's health workers for continuing its COVID-19 vaccination program despite continuous monsoon rains on July 24. (Photo from Mayor Isko Moreno Facebook) Domagoso lauded the Manila Health Department (MHD) on Sunday for...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-National Capital Region (NCR) reported Sunday, July 25, that more than 4,894 families or more than 20,000 individuals have been affected by monsoon rains that caused flooding in many areas in Metro Manila. The flood at Zapote Alabang Road on...
The Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) is opening its facilities to serve as temporary shelters for its staff and students affected by flooding. Ateneo de Manila University (Photo from AdMU) AdMU has opened its facilities in Loyola Heights in Quezon City and its Rockwell campus for Ateneo...
Several areas in Quezon City have been identified by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) as "not passable to all types of vehicles" due to floods caused by the monsoon rains. (Photo from MMDA Facebook page) A series of flood advisories released by the MMDA beginning at past 9 a.m....
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Saturday, July 23, that more than 4,500 families or more than 19,400 individuals displaced by typhoon “Fabian" are currently taking temporary shelter in evacuation centers. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Citing the report of its Disaster...
