Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso said the city government may purchase portable modular pumps to help ease flooding in the capital as it continues to explore plans to mitigate the adverse effects of heavy rains on Manileños. Domagoso made the statement during an inspection with...
CAVITE – A total of 1,045 families have been evacuated in the province due to the effects of severe tropical storm “Opong” on Friday, Sept. 26. The latest situation report from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office said evacuees are spread across 13 cities and...
CAVITE – Hundreds of individuals have been preemptively evacuated in Bacoor City due to severe tropical storm “Opong.” A Facebook post from Mayor Strike Revilla stated that 220 families or 847 individuals are currently staying in six evacuation centers in the coastal city as of 2:37 p.m. on...
The city government of Las Piñas is on full alert following the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration 's (PAGASA) announcement placing Metro Manila under Signal No. 2 due to Typhoon Opong. A preparedness meeting was held on Sept. 26, led by Mayor...
Amid scrutiny of flood control projects over alleged irregularities, the Philippines has once again topped the WorldRiskIndex 2025, ranking as the world’s most disaster-prone nation due to high risks from floods, storms, droughts, and earthquakes. “The Philippines is once again at the top of...
Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano has mobilized the City Engineering Office personnel to inspect drainage systems and clear waterways of debris in order to prevent flooding in low-lying areas. Rubiano said the engineering team visited San Juan, Menlo, and Donada Streets, including the stretch of...
The Quezon City government has carried out preemptive evacuation in flood-prone barangays as part of its safety measures ahead of Typhoon “Opong.” As of 11:00 a.m. on September 26, 2025, a total of 1,780 families or 6,038 individuals have been evacuated and are currently staying in designated...
At least 17 villages in Calumpit, Bulacan were hit by flooding due to heavy rains brought about by the combined effects of Typhoon Opong, southwest monsoon, and hightide. Mayor Lem Faustino said the widespread flooding was reported by the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office...
Netizens once again poked fun at Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto over his panorama shot of some documents and told him in jest that “0.5 camera na po ata uso ngayon, mayor (The 0.5 camera is what’s in now, Mayor).” This came after Sotto posted a photo of documents he received through a Freedom of...
The city government of Parañaque placed the city’s evacuation centers on standby as part of its preparedness to accommodate families who will be affected by severe tropical storm Opong. Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez ordered the immediate setting up of modular tents, sleeping mats, food...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Friday, Sept. 26, allayed fears of Manileños about the possible effects of typhoon 'Opong ' as he assured them of the city government 's preparedness for any emergency that may arise. During a situation briefing at the Manila...
The Parañaque City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) conducted declogging operations along Dr. A. Santos Avenue in front of SM Sucat on Friday, Sept. 26. Bernie Amurao, CENRO head, led the declogging operation at said area upon the instruction of Parañaque City Mayor Edwin...
