The city government of Manila, through the Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MCDRRMC), has raised the red alert status in anticipation of the possible impacts of Tropical Storm Uwan on the city. The directive, issued by Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso and MDRRMO...
The Navotas Navigational Gate has been temporarily closed as part of precautionary measures to prevent possible flooding from storm surges brought by Severe Tropical Storm Uwan (Fung-Wong), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced. The closure, which began on Friday night,...
As the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned that “Uwan” could reach super typhoon category within 24 hours as it approaches the Luzon landmass, several classes in Metro Manila are suspended on Sunday and Monday, Nov. 9 and 10. Some local...
The Malabon City government on Friday, Nov. 7, placed all its departments and barangays on alert as part of its preparations for Severe Tropical Storm "Uwan." Mayor Jeannie Sandoval led the Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA) meeting held at the Malabon Central Command Center to assess the...
The local government of Pasig on Friday, Nov. 7, placed its emergency vehicles and equipment on standby as part of its preparation for Typhoon Uwan. The members of the Pasig City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC), along with representatives from various barangays, also...
Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval on Friday, Nov. 7, reaffirmed her commitment to help residents affected by the fire that struck Sitio 6, Barangay Catmon, as the city government continues to extend assistance and support their recovery. Sandoval said the local government remains focused on...
The water elevation of Angat Dam in Norzagaray, Bulacan, has climbed close to its spilling level, prompting operators to release water starting at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, to prevent possible overflow. According to the advisory, Gate 2 of the dam will be opened by 0.5 meters, releasing around 58...
Persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Malabon City Jail staged a protest on Thursday, Nov. 6, over alleged poor treatment inside the facility. The inmates raised white cloths and placards bearing messages such as “Media ibaba si warden (Media,...
A high-speed chase through the streets of Malolos City on Tuesday, Nov. 4, ended in a surprising twist when police cornered a man in Barangay Bulihan—only to discover the pursuit stemmed from a confrontation between a woman’s boyfriend and her live-in partner. According to Lt. Col. Rommel E....
The Malabon City government conducted its fourth local earthquake drill on Thursday, Nov. 6, in participation with the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) held at Malabon National High School in Barangay Hulong Duhat. The activity was led by Mayor Jeannie Sandoval, with over 3,500...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso emphasized the need to eliminate human discretion in government transactions as a key step to ending corruption, during the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Annual Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Convention 2025 held on Wednesday, November 5, at The Manila...
Manila Vice Mayor Chi Atienza joined the opening of the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award Lecture Series, where she drew inspiration from the event’s theme, “Illuminating Our Future.” Speaking as guest of honor, Atienza said the theme reflects her own advocacy in public service. “When I was...
