Senator Imee R. Marcos on Thursday, October 31 questioned the continuing severe flooding in the Bicol region, as she questioned how the P132 billion allocation for its flood control project since 2018 was utilized. “It’s unacceptable that ₱132 billion has been designated for...
AGONCILLO, Batangas – Eight persons were killed and six individuals are missing in three barangays due to a flash flood here spawned by tropical cyclone "Kristine" on Thursday, Oct. 24. A WELCOME arch in the town of Agoncillo in Batangas province. (Wikipedia) Police identified the fatalities as...
BALETE, Batangas – Seven individuals were reported missing after their house was washed away by a flash flood in Sitio Siatin, Barangay San Sebastian, this town, on Friday morning, Oct. 25. A STREET in Balete, Batangas. (Wikipedia) Police identified the missing as Rodrigo M. Falceso, 47;...
"Hindi kayo namin nakakalimutan (We have not forgotten about you)." This was President Marcos' assurance to the people of Naga when he visited them following the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, saying the government is ready to assist them as they recover from the typhoon's effects....
Some senators on Friday, October 25 expressed plans to question key government agencies on their respective budget allocation for flood control projects. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero disclosed his plan while noting how several areas in the country are still submerged in...
Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co (CO’s Facebook page) There is no "billion-peso budget" for food control in Bicol, for the record. House Appropriations Committee Chairman Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co had this to say on Friday,...
Fishermen prepare for the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami) by securing their boats along the Tullahan River in Navotas City on Oct. 23, 2024. (Santi San Juan/Manila Bulletin) The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued flood...
With about three-fourths of loan proceeds reaching billions of pesos still unspent just months before they expire, the Philippines wants to extend for two more years the financing for a delayed major flood control project in Metro Manila, the country's business and commercial hub that's also the...
Nearly three-fourths of the loan for a flood control project in Metro Manila that the World Bank extended to the Philippines seven years ago remained unspent even as this financing is scheduled to end before yearend. A Sept. 30 implementation status and results report seen by Manila Bulletin...
President Marcos suggested that building higher flood walls was among other measures that could help mitigate flooding in Metro Manila and other flood-prone areas, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) reported. Photo from President Marcos/Facebook Marcos said this in a meeting with the...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is looking to secure financial and technical assistance from bilateral and multilateral development partners to roll-out more flood control and other climate projects, Public Works Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan said. On the sidelines of a business...
The government released around P579 million to fund projects, such as flood controls, in eight regions under the People’s Survival Fund (PSF). Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has approved the release of a notice of cash allocation (NCA) amounting to...
