Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso has ordered the temporary closure of Taft Avenue, both northbound and southbound, from U.N. Avenue to Nakpil Street, starting 11 p.m. on Monday, July 21, as the city launches a Massive Drainage Check-Up and Clean-Up operation. This move comes after the...
The Marikina River reached the second alarm level on Monday, July 21, after the water level rose to 16.2 meters, prompting authorities to advise pre-emptive evacuation in flood-prone areas. As of 2:20 p.m., the Marikina River water level was recorded at 16 meters, placing it under the Second Alarm...
Flooding along Taft Avenue in Manila caused heavy traffic and inconvenience to pedestrians on Monday, July 21. Despite earlier preparations by the local government, gutter-deep floodwaters remained along Taft Avenue and España Boulevard even after the rains had stopped. Mayor Francisco "Isko...
The residents of Navotas City experienced flooding in several areas on Monday, July 21, due to continuous rainfall, with water reaching up to 11 inches in some parts, according to the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO). The deepest flood was reported along Milflores Street in...
Ten suspects, including members of the notorious “Dura-Dura” gang and individuals facing serious criminal charges, were presented to the media on Monday morning, July 21, during a press conference held at the Bulwagang Villegas of Manila City Hall. The presentation was led by Manila Mayor...
Classes at all levels in both public and private schools across the City of Manila were suspended on Monday July 21, due to persistent monsoon rains and widespread gutter-deep flooding that affected several major roads in the capital. The Manila City government made the announcement on Monday...
Over 40,500 tons of garbage have been collected in Manila since June 30, according to the city government, as part of intensified clean-up operations aimed at addressing persistent flooding in the capital. Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso urged all 896 barangay officials to actively...
Several streets across Manila have been reported flooded following overnight rains, with water levels ranging from gutter-deep to knee-deep, on Sunday morning, July 20, according to Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). While most areas remain passable to all types of vehicles, certain...
Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso personally inspected flood-prone areas along Taft Avenue on Saturday morning to oversee the city’s ongoing drainage and flood control operations, as heavy rains continued to pour due to Tropical Storm Crising. The inspection took place at the...
The local governments of Caloocan, Malabon, and Valenzuela suspended all classes on Saturday, July 19, due to heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm Crising. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) earlier raised an Orange Rainfall Warning over...
The City Government of Manila has suspended classes at all levels in both public and private schools on Saturday, July 19, following reports of flooding in several areas and the anticipated heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon. The decision was made based on the recommendation of weather...
A fire razed a house in Sta. Cruz, Manila, on Friday morning, July 18, during heavy rains brought by Tropical Depression "Crising," causing more than P100,000 worth of damage. The property, located along Kalimbas Street, is owned by Cherry Say and was being rented by Gary Ramos. According to the...
