BAYAMBANG, Pangasinan — Bayambang Mayor Nina Jose Quiambao has ordered the implementation of forced evacuation in 36 barangays located along the Agno River amid continued rainfall and the anticipated increase in water flow that could threaten lives and property. In a public advisory issued August...
Quezon City has ordered the forced evacuation of residents in selected areas near slopes and flood-prone communities as rains brought by the southwest monsoon continued to affect the city Saturday, Aug. 29. The order covers parts of 11 barangays across Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6, according to the...
The Manila City government has opened all evacuation centers and placed key government and health facilities on high alert as heavy rains battered the city on Saturday, Aug. 29. Manila City Social Welfare officer Jay Dela Fuente said all district welfare offices and primary evacuation centers are...
La Mesa Dam reached its spilling level of 80.15 meters at 1:50 p.m. Saturday, raising the threat of flooding in low-lying areas along the Tullahan River in Quezon City amid persistent rains from the southwest monsoon. The dam’s water level rose from 79.94 meters at noon to 80.15 meters in less...
The Parañaque City government has opened eight evacuation centers across five barangays to shelter residents forced to leave their homes as rains from the southwest monsoon (habagat) continue. Mayor Edwin Olivarez directed city offices and barangay officials to remain on alert and ensure...
SAN MIGUEL, Bulacan—Residents in San Miguel were told Friday, Aug. 28, to prepare for immediate evacuation as rivers swelled from heavy monsoon rains and releases from Bulo Dam, raising the threat of widespread flooding. The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) issued...
Malacañang allayed fears over the possible use of infrastructure project funds to finance election campaigns, stressing that safeguards are in place to prevent such misuse. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro also stressed that President Marcos will not let it...
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna- The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) Calabarzon has warned communities near Laguna Lake amidst the rising water level in the lake on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The RDRRMC said that considering the threat of continuous increase in water level being...
A total of 3,372 families have been evacuated in Quezon City as persistent rains raised flooding and landslide concerns in several areas Tuesday, Aug. 18. As of 10 a.m., 11,270 individuals from 31 barangays were staying in 52 designated evacuation centers in areas vulnerable to flooding or...
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...
About 596 families, or 2,238 individuals, remained in 13 evacuation centers across 9 barangays in Pasig City as of Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 18, following days of flooding triggered by heavy Habagat rains. According to the city’s latest 9 a.m. update, the evacuees continue to stay in temporary...
PANGASINANRescue and forced evacuation operations were carried out in Alaminos City as water levels continued to rise in areas considered at risk on Monday, Aug 17. The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), together with members of the Response Cluster, assisted residents who...