Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), ordered all police units in areas heavily-affected by the heavy rains to coordinate with local government units in the conduct of post-disaster recovery efforts as communities deal with the aftermath of the three...
Quezon City recorded an 80-percent decline in families in evacuation centers amid the intensified southwest monsoon or “habagat,” compared with the number during its onset last year. As of Aug. 11, the city recorded 2,146 affected families or 8,220 individuals in evacuation centers, down...
La Mesa Dam’s water level fell below the critical threshold on Tuesday, Aug. 11, but residents in low-lying areas along the Tullahan River were still urged to take precautions against possible flooding. As of 5 p.m., the water level at La Mesa Dam in Quezon City was 79.99 meters, below its...
DAGUPAN CITY — The southwest monsoon or "habagat" continued to trigger flooding across several parts of the Ilocos Region, affecting 152 barangays and displacing more than 4,000 individuals, according to the Police Regional Office 1 (PRO 1) under PBGen. Jovencio Badua Jr., Regional Director. As...
Following the announcement that Marikina City was already flood-free on Tuesday, Aug. 11, Mayor Maan Teodoro went door-to-door to distribute vitamins and anti-leptospirosis medicine to residents affected by flooding brought by the southwest monsoon (habagat). Teodoro was accompanied by doctors and...
A total of 463 passengers and cargo workers remained stranded at 13 ports nationwide on Tuesday, Aug. 11, as operators suspended sea trips due to rough seas brought by the southwest monsoon or “habagat,” the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. PCG spokesperson Commodore Noemie Cayabyab said the...
President Marcos said dredging operations across major rivers, esteros, and drainage networks in Metro Manila have been effective so far, but noted that more needs to be done. During his inspection of the high-vacuum self-priming drainage trailer pump in Barangay Zapote, Las Piñas City, on...
Marikina and Cainta launched cleanup operations following the southwest monsoon (habagat), clearing flooded roads in Marikina and removing accumulated garbage from canals and creeks in Cainta. On Tuesday, Aug. 11, Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro led clearing and cleanup operations in Barangay...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) warned the public, particularly netizens, to be wary of the photos and videos on social media, saying some of them could be old and fake that are deliberately posted for disinformation drives. Issues surrounding flood control have been a very sensitive topic for...
Six more fatalities related to the combined effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) and Tropical Cyclones “Luis” and “Maymay,” bringing the death toll to 19, according to the latest report released by the Office of Civil Defense on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The OCD said the death toll...
The southwest monsoon or “habagat” continued to affect Luzon on Tuesday, Aug. 11, with occasional moderate to heavy rains expected over three provinces, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. PAGASA weather specialist Chenel Dominguez...
The country is once again mired in flood. As usual. The rains come, roads disappear, commuters get stranded, homes and businesses take in water. We are all familiar with the scenario. Then we hear about flood control. Again. We have been hearing about it for years. Billions have been allocated....
