The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) welcomed the proposal of the mayors of Metro Manila to implement a Garbage Single Ticketing System in the metropolis following the tons of garbage that floated on a river system in Parañaque City last week. MMDA chairman Don Artes said the...
Police seized around P3.57 million worth of suspected shabu and arrested two high-value individuals (HVIs) in a buy-bust operation in Sampaloc, Manila, the Manila Police District (MPD) reported on Tuesday, August 18. The operation was carried out at around 3:20 a.m. on August 14 inside a house on...
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...
Manila recorded eight new leptospirosis cases on Tuesday, Aug. 18, as heavy rains and flooding continued to affect several parts of the city. The latest figures from the Manila City Health Department (MHD) showed that the city had recorded 156 leptospirosis cases from Jan. 1 to Aug. 18, including...
A total of 3,619 individuals from 1,272 families remained in evacuation centers across Manila as of 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, as heavy rains continued to affect the city. The latest evacuation center update from the Manila Department of Social Welfare (MDSW) showed evacuees spread across the...
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...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has mobilized more personnel and mobility assets to assist local residents and commuters as heavy rains continue to pound Metro Manila and nearby areas. Thousands of commuters were stranded in Metro Manila on Monday, Aug 17, as major roads were submerged in...
Several major roads in Quezon City experienced traffic buildup on Monday afternoon, Aug. 17, as rains continued in the city. As of 4 p.m., the Quezon City government reported moderate to heavy traffic along Elliptical Road, East Avenue in both directions, Commonwealth Avenue toward Elliptical...
Several roads in Metro Manila were flooded on Monday, Aug. 17, amid persistent heavy rains, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). As of 2:39 p.m., the MMDA reported the following flooded areas: MANILA España Boulevard corner M. Dela Fuente Street — 24 inches, not...
Intense to torrential rains triggered flooding in several parts of Manila on Monday, Aug. 17, with knee-deep waters reported in some low-lying areas and traffic brought to a standstill in parts of Sampaloc. The Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MCDRRMO) raised a red alert...
Several areas in Metro Manila suspended face-to-face classes for Monday, Aug. 17, as the southwest monsoon or habagat continued to bring rain over the region. As of the latest announcements, class suspensions in Metro Manila include: Caloocan City — all levels, public and private Las Piñas City...
More than 9,000 permanent employees of the Manila city government will receive the third tranche of their salary increase starting Sept. 1, Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced. Domagoso announced the weekly flag-raising ceremony at Manila City Hall on Monday, Aug. 17, saying the...
