At least 17 villages in Calumpit, Bulacan were hit by flooding due to heavy rains brought about by the combined effects of Typhoon Opong, southwest monsoon, and hightide. Mayor Lem Faustino said the widespread flooding was reported by the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Friday, Sept. 26, allayed fears of Manileños about the possible effects of typhoon 'Opong ' as he assured them of the city government 's preparedness for any emergency that may arise. During a situation briefing at the Manila...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso could not hide his dismay over the Sunog Apog Pumping Station in Tondo, Manila, that is notorious for continuously breaking down and, at times, worsening the flooding situation in the city despite millions, if not billions, worth of repairs and updates...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, Sept. 20, reported that the country has logged a total of 5,430 leptospirosis cases nationwide since the onset of the rainy season in June. “Sa kabuuan, nakapagtala ang DOH ng 5,430 na kaso ng leptospirosis mula June 8 o isang linggo matapos ideklara...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday, Sept. 18, reported that there is currently “no threat of river flooding” in the Bicol River Basin. In its hydrological forecast issued at 6 a.m., the agency clarified that while river...
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) has strongly condemned alleged corruption in government flood control projects, stressing that the misuse of public funds meant to prevent flooding in Manila and other parts of the country is a “betrayal of public trust.” In a statement released Wednesday,...
Tropical Depression Mirasol continues to maintain its strength as it moves northwestward, approaching Isabela and the northern portion of Aurora, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported on Tuesday, September 16. In its latest tropical...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto called on the public on Monday, Sept. 8, to remain vigilant and discerning amid the ongoing investigation on the anomalous flood control projects in the country. Sotto made the statement after several individuals, including spouses Curlee and Sarah Discaya, were being...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso warned those involved in anomalous flood control projects in the city that he will come for them as the probe on the crisis continues. In an interview with the media on Wednesday, Sept. 3, Domagoso said that they are still waiting for the results of the...
Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro launched an intensified campaign against irresponsible waste disposal in the wake of heavy flooding in the city on Saturday, Aug. 30, caused by heaps of trash in waterways. Teodoro m ade the statement during her inspection of one of Marikina 's declogging...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development has provided assistance worth P2.2 million to families affected by flood and the monsoon rain here. The Disaster Response Management Division led the distribution of food packs, hygiene and sleeping kits, and family kits in...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Don Artes met with officials of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) on Wednesday, Aug. 27, to discuss the Rainwater Impounding Facility (RIF) being eyed to be built on the university 's...
