The Filipinos ' entrepreneurial spirit will always prevail, even during calamity situations. At the height of heavy rains spawned by the southwest monsoon along the stretch of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) near the Mindanao Avenue exit, vendors sprouted and started selling instant noodles...
Over 800 families have been rescued and relocated to evacuation centers across the City of Manila as heavy rains and widespread flooding continued to affect Metro Manila on Tuesday, July 22. Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso have been conducting round-the-clock inspections of low-lying areas...
Several roads in Valenzuela City are not passable to all types of vehicles as floodwaters continue to rise due to nonstop heavy rains. Based on the 7:05 p.m. advisory from the Valenzuela City Command Center (VCC3) and various barangays, flooding continues to affect key thoroughfares, including...
The Malabon City government through the coordinated efforts of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Malabon, barangay volunteers, and local responders, conducted a series of rescue, evacuation, and flood monitoring operations on Monday, July 21, as the city was placed under Code Red due to heavy...
A total of 265 families or 881 individuals have been evacuated across Valenzuela City as heavy rains brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) continue to affect Metro Manila, according to the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO). According to the City Social Welfare and Development...
Ten municipalities in Bulacan have been placed on alert due to the overflow of Bustos Dam and the water release from Ipo Dam, according to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) headed by Manuel Lukban Jr. Lukban reported that as of Sunday afternoon, Bustos Dam...
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...
