All unpermitted reclaimed areas in Taguig City—whether belonging to the local government or to private individuals or entities—are subject to forfeiture in favor of the national government. Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson disclosed this on Monday, August 10 saying this was made clear by...
DAVAO CITY – The Bangsamoro Federalist Party has formally launched over the weekend its campaign for the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections next month. According to the BFP, at least 54, 000 supporters have gathered in different parts of the...
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...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) provided security coverage during 94 religious services across Quezon City from July 31 to Aug. 6. The week-long operation was conducted under Project Bathala to help ensure the peaceful and orderly conduct of religious gatherings at churches, mosques, and...
The San Juan City government said on Monday, Aug. 10, that flooding in the city was less severe despite several days of heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or habagat. In a message, Mayor Francis Zamora said San Juan experienced no severe flooding from Aug. 5 to 9, with water rising only...
At least 5,428 residents in Quezon City were evacuated as heavy rains brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon or “habagat” triggered severe flooding in several communities. The Quezon City government said 1,509 families from 18 barangays were staying in designated evacuation sites as of 5:32...
Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Miro Quimbo demanded on Sunday, Aug. 9 the immediate suspension of the contractor and operator of the Iwahig and Tumana pumping stations after he discovered firsthand that they were non-working and abandoned. An irate Quimbo directed his call to Department of Public...
BATANGAS CITY - A 45-year-old utility worker drowned while retrieving his backpack that fell into a river Saturday in Sitio Catmon, Barangay Talumpok Silangan, this city. Police identified the victim as Joey. Investigation said the victim and helpers Darwin and Juanito were on their way...
Parañaque City 2nd district Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan has thanked Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon for his timely response to the flooding in the city amid the intermittent rains. Yamsuan, in a statement Sunday, Aug. 9, specifically cited Dizon 's presence...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 9, said it will deploy a mobile pump to help ease flooding in Barangays Malanday and Tumana, Marikina City, after Mayor Maan Teodoro alerted the agency about the situation. Teodoro said flooding was reported around 2:15...
