Extreme floods that once swamped coastal communities only rarely are becoming far more common as climate change caused by humans pushes sea levels higher, according to new research published Wednesday. Experts say the findings are crucial for making plans about floods and coastal infrastructure as...
Cainta, Rizal Mayor Keith Nieto has ordered utility companies to secure local government permits before excavating public roads, citing drainage blockages and flooding caused by unauthorized digging. The directive came after Nieto encountered Manila Water’s excavation work along Ricarte Street on...
Citing the ongoing cumulative impact assessment being conducted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), a fisherfolk group has opposed the reported resumption of several reclamation projects in Manila Bay, warning that the developments could worsen flooding and threaten...
TOKYO (AP) — A tropical storm dumped heavy rain and raised flood risks around east-central Japan as it moved into the heavily populated Tokyo region Wednesday. Heavy rain already paralyzed street traffic in the city, hundreds of flights were cancelled and train services were suspended or...
DAVAO CITY – The provincial government has intensified dredging operations in silted waterways in several low-lying towns to address perennial flooding in Cotabato. Perennial flooding has swamped hundreds of hectares of agricultural land, affecting rice production in most of the municipalities in...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte slammed ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio over his stance on corruption and flooding issues in Davao City, accusing him of selectively targeting the Duterte family while allegedly ignoring larger national controversies. In a...
DAVAO CITY – More than 100 families displaced by flood here received relief assistance from the offices of Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte and Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte II on Tuesday, May 19. Teams from the “Pulong-Pulong ni Pulong” program were immediately deployed to flood-...
DAVAO CITY – The city government suspended work and classes on Tuesday to safeguard residents and allow clearing operations after widespread flooding caused by heavy rains from the easterlies and intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) Monday night. City Information Officer Harvey Lanticse said in...
Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon appealed to the public for understanding regarding the ongoing major drainage project aimed at preventing flooding in front of the city hall. The Bruger Street Drainage Project began in July last year and is being constructed from the National Road through Bruger...
DAVAO CITY – The Mindanao River Basin Management Council (MRBMC) has formally adopted a unified master plan to address the perennial flooding and strengthen watershed protection in the country 's largest river system. The plan will consolidate efforts of national government agencies, local...
Months after being at the center of controversy, Slater Young has finally broken his silence regarding the Monterrazas development and its alleged link to the devastating floods in Cebu . The issue stemmed from the tragic impact of Typhoon Tino November last year, which led to severe flooding and...
With the rainy season expected in the coming months, several areas are once again preparing for possible flooding. In Cainta, Rizal, one of the long-term solutions being pushed by Mayor Kit Nieto is the monthly inspection and regular cleanup of major canals to ensure proper water flow and help...
