The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is undertaking the full upgrade of 31 pumping stations in Metro Manila by 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen the capital’s flood control system. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said nearly half of the pumping stations have already been upgraded...
BACOLOD CITY – A total of 2,431 families were displaced by flooding in this highly-urbanized city and Talisay City, Negros Occidental, following hours of heavy rains from Friday night, July 11, to Saturday morning, July 12. Data released by Mayor Greg Gasataya here on Saturday morning said 301...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued flood bulletins on Wednesday, July 9, warning of potential flooding in communities near the Pasig-Marikina-Laguna de Bay and Tullahan River basins due to rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or...
Cavite Gov. Abeng Remulla announced the suspension of classes in the province on Wednesday, July 9 due to inclement weather. The class cancelation applies to all levels in public and private schools. “Habang walang pasok, samantalahin ang oras sa bahay – Mag-review, tumulong sa gawaing bahay,...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued flood bulletins on Thursday, July 3, for the Pasig-Marikina-Laguna de Bay and Tullahan River basins due to light to moderate rains brought by the southwest monsoon or “habagat.” The bulletins, in...
Repairs on the decades-old floodgate in Navotas City have been completed, but the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has confirmed that the structure will be fully replaced under a long-term flood control program. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said the more than 30-year-old facility,...
A 2.1-meter high tide and a broken river wall caused floodwaters to rise to neck level in Barangay San Jose, Navotas City on Saturday, June 28. Some residents ' houses were submerged, prompting them to call for rescue. The Navotas City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO)...
Despite delays, the Metro Manila flood control project being funded by loans from the Washington-based World Bank Group (WBG) and the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has so far benefitted over half a million residents in flood-prone areas. “To date, more than 600,000 people...
Metro Manila is expected to experience less severe flooding this rainy season following intensified drainage improvement and cleanup operations implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). According to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, the department has completed several...
Malacañang said flood mitigation remains a key government priority as the country braces for heavier rainfall amid the start of the school year, with major infrastructure works underway and master plans completed for river basin systems across the country. In a press briefing, Communications...
CEBU CITY – An 84-year-old woman was found dead several hours after she was swept away by a rampaging flash flood in Barangay Ginabucan, Catmon town, northern Cebu province. The body of Gregoria Podot was found on Monday night, June 16. Investigation showed that the woman tended to her vegetable...
Amid steady rains sweeping across the country, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has resumed dredging operations in major rivers and esteros as part of intensified efforts to ease flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas this rainy season. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said the...
