Police are investigating the discovery of a fetus inside a trash bin at a condominium in Tondo, Manila. The fetus was found inside an eco bag at around 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9, by a housekeeper, according to police. Investigators are looking into residents of the condominium as possible persons of...
The Malabon City government distributed food and relief supplies to evacuees sheltering in centers as rains from the southwest monsoon, or habagat, persisted. Mayor Jeannie Sandoval led the distribution of food packs to evacuees at Tinajeros Elementary School, Panghulo Elementary School, and...
More than 400 residents of Barangay North Fairview in Quezon City were evacuated after La Mesa Dam exceeded its spilling level early Tuesday, Aug. 11. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) recorded the La Mesa Dam water level at 80.20 meters at 5...
Fifteen families, or 55 individuals, were forced to leave their homes after a fire tore through a residential area along Marzan Street in Barangay 453, Sampaloc, Manila, as heavy rain poured over the city Monday night, Aug. 10. One woman sustained a foot injury as residents evacuated while the fire...
When the waters rise, even the city’s four-legged residents need somewhere safe to go—and in Quezon City, rescued animals now have a place of refuge. A Pet Evacuation Area in Barangay Bagong Silangan had sheltered 64 pets rescued from areas still affected by floods as of Monday, Aug. 10. Set...
Authorities continue to investigate the casket found in Sta. Cruz, Manila, as part of a wider probe into incidents across Metro Manila that police now suspect may have been carried out as a paid operation. T he Manila Police District (MPD) said it is coordinating with other police units following...
Clearing operations continued in several parts of Quezon City as floodwaters receded amid the southwest monsoon or “habagat.” The Quezon City government, through its Department of Engineering, continued to monitor the situation while clearing accumulated garbage and dirt from affected roads...
Despite the inclement weather, SM Foundation, through its emergency disaster response program Operation Tulong Express (OPTE), extended relief assistance to 350 families or approximately 1,200 residents displaced by a fire in Rosemarie Lane, Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City on 6 August 2026, providing...
A dump truck driver who had been working for a construction company for nearly 15 years was among two suspects arrested for allegedly stealing a ₱120,000 generator-type welding machine from his workplace in Barangay Tandang Sora, Quezon City. The suspects were identified as alias “Kulas,”...
Quezon City is involving informal settlers living in danger zones in cleanup activities as the southwest monsoon or “habagat” brought heavy rains and strong winds to the city. The Department of Sanitation and Cleanup Works of Quezon City (DSQC) continued cleanup operations in various areas...
The Marikina City government deployed larger mobile booster pumps in Barangays Malanday and Tumana on Monday, Aug. 10, to speed up the drainage of floodwaters in affected areas. Mayor Maan Teodoro said the booster pumps were deployed through the Metro Manila Council to increase pumping capacity...
The Malabon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) warned residents on Monday, Aug. 10, to remain alert and prepare for possible evacuation as the water level at La Mesa Dam neared its spilling level. As of 10 a.m., the city government said the dam’s water level had reached...
