The massive flooding that paralyzed Metro Manila on Monday, Aug. 17, should force the government to confront the issue head-on. After decades of flood-control spending, why are our cities still so easily overwhelmed by rain? The answer cannot simply be another multibillion-peso flood control...
Classes at all levels in public and private schools across several Metro Manila cities were suspended on Wednesday, Aug. 19, as local governments took precautionary measures amid continued rains brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat. In Marikina City, both face-to-face and online classes at...
Malacañang announced that alternative work and class arrangements will continue to be implemented in the National Capital Region (NCR) and 17 other provinces on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Under Memorandum Circular No. 129, alternative arrangements in government offices and classes at all levels in...
LIAN, Batangas – One hundred four individuals from flood-prone areas here were assisted by Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Sub-Station (CGSS)- Lian in the pre-emptive evacuation conducted in Sitio Aplaya, Brgy. Balibago, due to the effects of a low-pressure area (LPA) and the intensified southwest...
The low-pressure area (LPA) being monitored east of Northern Luzon developed into a tropical depression Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 18, and was named “Neneng” by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Neneng is the third tropical cyclone to...
It was a day of flooded roads, stalled vehicles, long traffic jams and canceled plans as celebrities took to social media to share how they dealt with the heavy rains brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. According to the Metropolitan Manila Development...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos had no ill intent in posting about her "birthday sabbatical," Malacañang said, as she acknowledged the criticisms and opinions regarding her social media post. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the First Lady respects the...
A total of 3,372 families have been evacuated in Quezon City as persistent rains raised flooding and landslide concerns in several areas Tuesday, Aug. 18. As of 10 a.m., 11,270 individuals from 31 barangays were staying in 52 designated evacuation centers in areas vulnerable to flooding or...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is looking to strengthen its efforts to help vegetable farmers reduce losses from persistent rains, as agricultural damage from tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay and the enhanced southwest monsoon or “habagat” reaches ₱1.42 billion. In a statement on...
Amid continued flooding caused by persistent rains brought by the southwest monsoon (Habagat), several cities in Metro Manila are providing free doxycycline to help protect residents against leptospirosis. The Manila City Health Department recorded eight new leptospirosis cases on Tuesday, Aug....
Manila residents who have been exposed to floodwaters can get free doxycycline without a prescription as the city government steps up its leptospirosis prevention efforts amid continued rains brought by the southwest monsoon or Habagat. The Manila City Health Department recorded eight new...
Government agencies rolled out free transportation and towing services Tuesday, August 18, as heavy rains and flooding disrupted travel across Metro Manila. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced free towing for vehicles that became submerged, stranded or trapped in...
